# Best Southern Cities to Call Home

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 ## Finding a nice place to live in the Southern U.S.

In the market for a charming town, a slower-paced lifestyle and warmer weather? Moving to the Southern United States could be a good fit! States like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas offer excellent opportunities along with a good dose of Southern Hospitality.





As you [narrow down choices for where to live](http://d8prod.upack.com/articles/how-figure-out-where-live), consider one of these cities to call home.

## 15 cities in the South worth checking out

The South is full of growing cities and inviting small towns. To help find the right fit, we’ve highlighted 15 Southern cities with interesting attractions, good economies and pleasant weather.





Check out these cities (in alphabetical order):

### 1. Atlanta, Georgia

**Incorporated:** 1847   
**Population:** 499,000 (6.3 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperatures range from 33 to 88 degrees, 52 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation averages 1 inch   
**Notable attractions:** Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park   
**Claims to fame:** Major transportation hub (home to one of the world’s busiest airports), Host city for the 1996 Summer Olympics, vibrant film industry   
**Economy and job market:** Strong economy with opportunities in transportation, film, tech, finance and education







 

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### 2. Austin, Texas

**Incorporated:** 1839   
**Population:** 974,000 (2.4 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperature range between 38 and 95 degrees, 35 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation is rare   
**Notable attractions:** Texas State Capitol Building, Mount Bonnell, Zilker Metropolitan Park   
Claims to fame: State capital, live music, great food, “Keep Austin Weird” slogan   
**Economy and job market:** Booming economy for tech and startup companies, no state income tax, low unemployment rates

### 3. Biloxi, Mississippi

**Incorporated:** 1838   
**Population:** 49,000 (416,000 in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperatures range from 42 to 90 degrees, around 65 inches of rain annually, snowfall is rare   
**Notable attractions:** Biloxi Lighthouse, Paradise Pier Fun Park, Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum   
**Claims to fame:** White sand beaches, casino gaming, rich seafood heritage   
**Economy and job market:** Tourism-boosted economy, employment opportunities in military, healthcare, seafood and hospitality industries

### 4. Charleston, South Carolina

**Incorporated:** 1783   
**Population:** 155,000 (849,000 in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperatures range from 39 to 90 degrees, about 48 inches of rain annually, snowfall is rare   
**Notable attractions:** Historic downtown with cobblestone streets, Fort Sumter, Waterfront Park   
**Claims to fame:** Rich colonial history, well-preserved architecture, celebrated culinary scene   
**Economy and job market:** Strong economy primarily consisting of trade, transportation, government, business services, education, healthcare and hospitality

### 5. Charlotte, North Carolina

**Incorporated:** 1768   
**Population:** 875,000 (2.8 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperature range between 30 and 90 degrees, 43 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation averages 2 inches per year   
**Notable attractions:** NASCAR Hall of Fame, Mint Museum Uptown, Carowinds Amusement Park   
**Claims to fame:** Home of NASCAR, rapid growth, uptown skyline  
**Economy and job market:** Financial hub, healthcare and business jobs

### 6. Dallas, Texas



**Incorporated:** 1856   
**Population:** 1.3 million (7.6 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperature range between 36 and 95 degrees, 39 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation averages 1 inch per year   
**Notable attractions:** The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Museum of Art   
**Claims to fame:** Major business hub, “Go big, or go home” mindset, Dallas Cowboys football   
**Economy and job market:** Strong economy with low unemployment rates; no state income tax; manufacturing, government, healthcare, technology and financial services job opportunities

### 7. Fayetteville, Arkansas

**Incorporated:** 1836   
**Population:** 94,000 (576,000 in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperature range between 25 and 89 degrees, 47 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation averages 7 inches per year   
**Notable attractions:** Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Dickson Street, Devil’s Den State Park   
**Claims to fame:** College town atmosphere (Arkansas Razorbacks), part of rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas, abundant outdoor activities   
**Economy and job market:** Booming economy with opportunities in education, retail (Walmart HQ nearby), healthcare and logistics

### 8. Houston, Texas



**Incorporated:** 1837   
**Population:** 2.3 million (7.1 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperature range between 43 and 93 degrees, 53 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation is rare   
**Notable attractions:** Houston Zoo, Museums of Contemporary Art and Natural Science, Downtown Aquarium   
**Claims to fame:** NASA’s Johnson Space Center, medical hub with the Texas Medical Center, global leader in energy   
**Economy and job market:** Home to multiple Fortune 500 companies, including ConocoPhillips and Sysco; aerospace hub; healthcare; oil and gas industry

### 9. Miami, Florida

**Incorporated:** 1896   
**Population:** 442,000 (6 million in the metro)  
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperature range between 61 and 89 degrees, 59 inches of rain annually, snow is rare   
**Notable attractions:** Zoo Miami, South Beach, Miami Seaquarium   
**Claims to fame:** Vibrant metro area, white sand beaches, Art Deco architecture   
**Economy and job market:** Business hub, no state income tax, hospitality industry jobs

### 10. Mobile, Alabama

**Incorporated:** 1814 (town), 1819 (city)   
**Population:** 187,000 (412,000 in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperatures range from 40 to 91 degrees, 66 inches of rain annually, snowfall is rare    
**Notable attractions:** USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile Carnival Museum, Dauphin Island (nearby)   
**Claims to fame:** Birthplace of America's first Mardi Gras in 1703, historic port city, rich French and Spanish colonial history   
**Economy and job market:** Growing economy, opportunities in shipbuilding, aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare and port logistics

### 11. Nashville, Tennessee

**Incorporated:** 1806   
**Population:** 700,000 (2 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperature range between 27 and 90 degrees, 50 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation averages 4 inches per year   
**Notable attractions:** Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Zoo   
**Claims to fame:** Country music capital, exciting nightlife, reasonable cost of living   
**Economy and job market:** Growing economy, healthcare hub for the South, music industry jobs

### 12. Orlando, Florida

**Incorporated:** 1875   
**Population:** 308,000 (2.7 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Subtropical, average temperature range between 49 and 92 degrees, 52 inches of rain annually, snowfall is rare   
**Notable attractions:** Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando   
**Claims to fame:** “Theme Park Capital of the World”, abundant sunshine, nightlife  
**Economy and job market:** Tourism-driven economy, no state income tax, hospitality industry jobs





*Want to explore more “Sunshine State” cities?* [*Check out the 10 best places to live in Florida*](http://d8prod.upack.com/articles/10-best-places-to-live-in-florida)*.*

### 13. Raleigh, North Carolina

**Incorporated:** 1792   
**Population:** 468,000 (1.5 million in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperatures range from 30 to 90 degrees, 46 inches of rain annually, snow accumulation averages 4 inches per year   
**Notable attractions:** North Carolina Museums of Natural Sciences, Art and History; Pullen Park, William B. Umstead State Park   
**Claims to fame:** State capital, one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., part of the Research Triangle  
**Economy and job market:** Booming economy with technology, research, healthcare, education and government opportunities

### 14. Savannah, Georgia

**Incorporated:** 1733 (founding date)   
**Population:** 148,000 (405,000 in the metro)   
**Climate:** Humid subtropical, average temperatures range from 39 to 91 degrees, 49 inches of rain annually, snowfall is rare   
**Notable attractions:** Forsyth Park, Savannah Historic District, River Street, Bonaventure Cemetery   
**Claims to fame:** Cobblestone streets and historic architecture, strong tourism appeal, coastal charm with antebellum roots   
**Economy and job market:** Robust economy with opportunities in tourism, port operations, manufacturing, logistics and healthcare

### 15. Shreveport, Louisiana

**Incorporated:** 1839   
**Population:** 202,000 (547,000 in the metro)   
**Climate:** Temperate, average temperature range between 35 and 93 degrees, 52 inches of rain annually, snowfall accumulation averages 1 inch per year   
**Notable attractions:** Shreveport Waterworks Museum, Shreveport Aquarium, American Rose Museum   
**Claims to fame:** Riverboat casinos, Southern cuisine with Cajun and Creole influence, jazz and blues music   
**Economy and job market:** Current economic transition with opportunities in healthcare, retail, education, manufacturing and logistics



***Note:** Population data was pulled from the 2020 U.S. Census.*

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Which Southern city is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!





*Suggested reading:* [*Places to avoid snow*](http://d8prod.upack.com/articles/best-places-to-move-to-avoid-snow)*.*



























 

  

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