livability
noun
liv·abil·i·ty
ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 
variants
or less commonly liveability
1
: survival expectancy : viability
—used especially of poultry and livestock
2
: suitability for human living
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The local politicians like Mayor Wu who are staying mum are just compounding cronyism and degrading the livability of the neighborhood.
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Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Several Redditor regrets stem from trends that prioritize looks over livability.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
To determine the rankings, GOBankingRates drew on data from several sources, including Zillow, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Federal Reserve, and weighted the rankings to produce an overall score that reflects both affordability and livability.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
According to GpBankingRates, cities were evaluated based on how their average home values compare to state averages, livability scores, median household income and typical mortgage costs.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Several Redditor regrets stem from trends that prioritize looks over livability.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
To determine the rankings, GOBankingRates drew on data from several sources, including Zillow, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Federal Reserve, and weighted the rankings to produce an overall score that reflects both affordability and livability.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
According to GpBankingRates, cities were evaluated based on how their average home values compare to state averages, livability scores, median household income and typical mortgage costs.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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