The 50 best American suburbs

As Dorothy said, there’s no place like home. For those looking to trade big-city life for white picket fences, more square footage, good schools, parks, and a slower pace, the suburbs may be the perfect spot to call home.

Seekers may want to look at local market trends to get a feel for prices and demographics and then zoom in on a bedroom community.

Although the country abounds with ‘burbs, we’re highlighting the 50 best suburbs in the U.S. to make the search for the perfect neighborhood to buy a home easier.