6. Lincoln, Nebraska

The Nebraska capital and home to the University of Nebraska came No. 1 in the study's community and environment ranking.

The city, where most residents own their homes, provides a suburban feel, while also offering a lively downtown with bars, coffee shops, and parks.

4. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

The South Dakota city provides both a small-town and suburban feel and abundant outdoor activities.

The city came fifth in the study's community and environment ranking and ninth in the emotional and physical well-being ranking.

The low cost of living and thriving job market also contributed to the city's ranking as the eighth best place to buy a home in a Niche ranking.

3. Irvine, California

An hour outside of Los Angeles, Irvine is home to beautiful parks, low crime rates, and well-respected schools like UC Irvine.

WalletHub reported that over 88% of adults in Irvine report "have good or better health," which is the third highest percentage in the country. Nearly 84% of residents participate in physical activities, and the city has the seventh highest life expectancy for residents.

In a Niche study, the city was also ranked the second healthiest city in the US and the fifth best city for outdoor activities.

This wellbeing also expands to mental health as well, with the city having the third lowest percentage of adults who say they have 14 or more mentally unhealthy days each month, and the eighth lowest depression rate, WalletHub reported.

The city also ranked as the third lowest for separation and divorce rate in the study, and ranked as the sixth best city in the country to raise families, Niche reported.