Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in every state using Niche’s 2025 rankings. Whether you’re thinking of relocation or are big on hometown pride, click through to find the best place to live in every state. Ritu Manoj Jethani // ShutterstockConnecticut: West Hartford– Population: 63,809– Overall Niche grade: A+– Public School grade: A+Aficionados of fall foliage can find some of nature’s best colors along the shores of the West Hartford Reservoirs. Jacob Boomsma // ShutterstockMontana: Bozeman– Population: 55,042– Overall Niche grade: A– Public School grade: ABozeman is home to Montana State University, which has more than 17,000 enrolled students. Faina Gurevich // ShutterstockNew Mexico: Los Alamos– Population: 13,471– Overall Niche grade: A+– Public School grade: A+Los Alamos is steeped in Native American history.