2026 Happiest Cities in America

[GrowthStateofMind]

Fremont takes No. 1, with seven other California cities on the list, including Irvine at No. 8 and Huntington Beach at No. 25

Happiest Cities in America in 2026

Happiest Cities in America in 2026

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[CalBears96]

ND has two cities in the top 5?

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Have 2 separate friends that have lived in Seattle, they say the weather is depressing so it's interesting it made #15.

Isn't Fremont even more expensive than Irvine?

 

[zovall]

Isn't Fremont even more expensive than Irvine?

But they are happier!

 

[Ready2Downsize]

But they are happier!

My sister in law used to live in Fremont and as I recall it's built out so most likely people have lived in their houses with low house payments.

 

[CalBears96]

Have 2 separate friends that have lived in Seattle, they say the weather is depressing so it's interesting it made #15.

Isn't Fremont even more expensive than Irvine?

I don't think Fremont is more expensive than Irvine. And Fremont is quite a bit cheaper than the Santa Clara County cities to the south, but commuting to San Jose for work is a pain though.