U.S. News just released its annual ranking of the “125 Best Places to Live in the USA” and we were thrilled to see that many of the cities we build in topped the list, not to mention one came in as #1. According to the report, “To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.”
Wondering if your city made the list? Here’s a rundown of six Drees markets that are ranked in the top 30 best places to live in the country:
Ranked #1: Austin, Texas
Scoring:
- 7.7 Overall Score
- 7.1 Quality of Life
- 7.1 Value
Whether you want a secluded and serene homestead with breathtaking views or amenities such as swimming pools, fitness facilities, spas, golf courses and biking trails, you’ll find your ideal location with Drees Custom Homes. An experienced custom home builder in Texas for more than 30 years, Drees offers a wide variety of luxury home communities near Austin, Dripping Springs, Leander, Georgetown, and Liberty Hill.
To learn more about new home opportunities in the Austin area, contact Anita Kosco, your New Home Specialist.
Ranked #8: Washington DC
Scoring:
- 7.2 Overall Score
- 6.4 Quality of Life
- 7.4 Value
From Frederick, Maryland to Spotsylvania, Virginia, you’ll discover Drees communities that provide both peaceful living and access to first-class amenities. You’ll find luxury homes on oversized, wooded or cul-de-sac lots with spectacular views of a waterfront, mountains or green rolling hills. Many Drees communities have swimming pools, cabanas and hiking trails, and with interstate highways nearby, you’ll have quick access to shopping, dining, and not to mention, the nation’s capital.
To learn more about new home opportunities in the Washington DC area, contact Julie Schall, your New Home Specialist.
Ranked #11: Nashville, Tennessee
Scoring:
- 7.1 Overall Score
- 6.1 Quality of Life
- 7.3 Value
Located on the Cumberland River in north-central Tennessee, Nashville is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Upland South. Drees Homes provides families with an opportunity to build their dream home in Nashville and allows them to customize floor plans to fit their style and needs. Our communities in Nashville offer large home sites and many boasts amenities like swimming pools, cabanas, open green space and walking trails.
To learn more about new home opportunities in the Nashville area, contact Julie Schall, your New Home Specialist.
Ranked #13: Raleigh, North Carolina
Scoring:
- 7.1 Overall Score
- 6.7 Quality of Life
- 7.8 Value
Southern hospitality is still found in and around burgeoning Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. Imagine a stylish home that is uniquely yours in a community that accentuates your lifestyle. Choose from luxurious, spacious homes on large lots, idyllic country settings or award-winning, master-planned developments conveniently located just minutes from shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
To learn more about new home opportunities in the Raleigh area, contact Julie Schall, your New Home Specialist.
Ranked #18: Dallas- Fort Worth, Texas
Scoring:
- 7.0 Overall Score
- 7.0 Quality of Life
- 7.1 Value
Drees Custom Homes has been building high-quality custom homes in the Dallas area since 1984. We can help you find your ideal home in the ideal location from Fort Worth to McKinney to Rockwall or the dozens of areas in between. Imagine getting exactly what you want: a stylish new home that is uniquely yours in a community that accentuates your lifestyle.
To learn more about new home opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Forth area, contact Anita Kosco, your New Home Specialist.
Ranked #26: Houston, Texas
Scoring:
- 6.9 Overall Score
- 6.9 Quality of Life
- 7.1 Value
From Conroe to Richmond to Kingwood, Drees Custom Homes has been developing luxury custom home communities in Texas for more than 30 years. Our award-winning, master-planned communities surround you with a breathtaking Texas landscape of pecan trees, native wildflowers, and tranquil lakes and ponds while still also providing first class amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers and tennis courts. With convenient access to highways, you can get anywhere in the Houston area from Galveston to Sam Houston National Forest.
To learn more about new home opportunities in the Houston area, contact Anita Kosco, your New Home Specialist.
Ready to make your move to one of the best cities in the USA?
We have a wide collection of floor plans created to fit the needs of today’s modern family as well as a vast selection of communities across the country. For more information, visit dreeshomes.com.