How Communities Support Livability

Livability is shaped by everyday factors like transportation and housing—things that make it possible for people to get around, stay connected, and live well in their communities.

These stories below highlight how communities are addressing these factors in real life. The AARP Livability Index^TM platform provides data on these and other elements helping people understand the key features that influence livability where they live.

Housing Options Support Livability

Having a range of housing options can support livability by helping communities meet different needs and life stages. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) offer one way to add housing within existing neighborhoods—creating more choices that can support affordability and accessibility and allows everyone to live in a quality neighborhood regardless of their circumstances.

The AARP Livability Index platform helps people better understand housing and other factors that influence livability across communities.

• Explore Albuquerque’s livability score

• Explore more AARP housing policy resources

Transportation Supports Daily Life

Access to transportation can make it possible to stay connected to services, activities, and other parts of daily life. In Cheshire, Connecticut, a local senior center provides transportation services to help older adults get where they need to go—supporting independence and connection.

The AARP Livability Index platform helps people explore transportation and other factors that shape daily life in their communities.

• Explore Cheshire’s livability score

• Explore AARP transportation policy resources

Explore Livability Where You Live

Every community has strengths and areas for improvement when it comes to livability. The AARP Livability Index platform provides information and data on factors like housing, transportation, and more—helping people better understand how communities support daily life.

Whether you want to learn more about your current community or explore places that may fit your needs and preferences, the AARP Livability Index platform can help you get started.

• Search your address on the AARP Livability Index platform

Looking for a Community That Fits Your Needs?

There is no such thing as a perfect community, but some may be a better fit for your needs and preferences than others.

The Community Finder Quiz asks a few simple questions and provides communities to explore further through the AARP Livability Index platform.

• Take the Community Finder Quiz