AARP Livability Index | Great Neighborhoods for All Ages

How livable is your community?

The AARP Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. for the services and amenities that impact you the most.

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What is
Livability?

People of all ages deserve to thrive in their communities over the course of their lives. To evaluate this we look at the intersection of housing, neighborhood convenience, environment, transportation, security, and opportunity within any given community to measure just how well those factors serve its population.

AARP, under the guidance of a diverse expert panel, has identified key elements to measure and clearly define livability. They are:

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Housing

Affordability and access

Neighborhood

Proximity and Security

Transportation

Safety and Convenience

Environment

Clean Air and Water

Engagement

Civic and Social Involvement

Health

Prevention, Access and Quality

Opportunity

Inclusion and Possibilities

What Goes into a Score?

The AARP Livability Index is created from more than 50 unique sources of data across the seven livability categories. Using these metrics and policies, the AARP Livability Index scores communities by looking at how livable each neighborhood is within the community.

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