US Cities

AreaVibes helps people find good places to live by scoring a series of metrics for cities and neighborhoods in each state of the USA. Metrics include cost of living, crime rates, education, employment, housing, weather, transportation, and health.

People have been living in cities for millennia, first migrating and settling near ocean coasts or river valleys as a way to sustain life. This city map website provides access to interactive maps and information about major USA cities. It also reviews the development and evolution of cities throughout the course of human history.

Learn about the growth and importance of cities in a civilized society, and view the city-themed videos in this city videos portfolio.

Citi-Data is a vast database containing information about as many U.S. cities as the compilers could find, and it is constantly updated. Facts about each city include population, housing prices, area codes, birthplaces of famous people, and much more. Also on the site are lists of the 100 best cities and photographs. For each city there are places for people to write in pro or con about the city.

CitySearch is an online lifestyle guide with up-to-date information about businesses, from restaurants to spas, hotel and retail. It includes over 14 millions business listings and 600,000 user reviews. Businesses can list their business on CitySearch.

The USCM is the official nonpartisan organization of U.S. cities with 30,000 or more residents. Each city is represented at the Conference by its mayor. The USCM strives to promote development of effective urban and suburban policies at the federal level and to foster good relations between the cities and the federal government. It provides leadership and management tools for mayors as well.