Clever, a real estate data company, just published new data that found Arizona ranks No. 7 for the most underrated state, according to a survey of 1,000 Americans.


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Here’s where Arizona ranks in all of our metrics:

  • Most desirable: No. 12
  • Most underrated: No. 7
  • Nicest residents: No. 15
  • Least desirable: No. 11
  • Craziest residents: No. 14
  • Worst scenery: No. 12
  • Rudest residents: No. 18
  • Most annoying residents: No. 11
  • Most pretentious residents: No. 12

The most desirable states are Florida, California, Texas, Hawaii, and New York. 

On the other hand, the least desirable states are California, New York, Alaska, Alabama, and Texas.

Americans say a low crime rate (68%), low housing and living costs (66%), and good weather (62%) make a place most desirable to live.

Overall, 73% of Americans like where they live, but 84% could be convinced to move. However, half of Americans (50%) say they can’t afford to move to a more desirable location. 

You can read the full report to learn more about where Americans want to live and the most underrated state.