The best places to live for young professionals are those with emerging cultural scenes, lots of cool stuff to do, and a good chance of finding an affordable starter home. To determine this year’s Trendiest Cities, 24/7 Tempo analyzed the top 50 US cities based on Yelp results returned for “farmers market,” “coffee roastery,” “tattoo parlor,” “kombucha,” “juice bar,” and “cannabis dispensaries.” Only independently owned establishments were counted. This was then divided by the population of each city to create an index. Visit Website

New York City was a clear winner this year, taking the number one spot for its thriving theater scene, museums, and overall culture. The Big Apple also has a global reputation, with 15% of the world’s city-dwellers saying they would like to relocate there.

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Previously known as a sawdust town, Eau Claire, Minnesota is gaining a name for itself as an outdoor and culinary destination. It’s home to two beautiful rivers, a $80 million arts complex at their meeting point, and an impressive roster of restaurants, cafés, and breweries. It’s also a very family friendly place that prioritizes community spirit. During the COVID-19 pandemic, local businesses like Result CIC offered free mental health support to frontline workers and the Eagle and Child pub gave away 4,500 free meals to those in need.

Miami’s glitzy, upscale amenities might be why it made the bottom three this year, but it’s not because it’s uncool. The Magic City’s ostentatiousness might actually be its undoing: it ranks 177th for share of upper-income households, meaning that the exclusive amenities could be serving the wrong demographic.