To identify the best and worst cities for an active lifestyle, WalletHub analysts compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities based on 30 key indicators of an active lifestyle, such as average monthly fitness club fee, running trails per capita and bike score.
Of the 100 cities analyzed, here are the 10 best cities for an active lifestyle.
1. Madison, Wis.
2. Boise, Idaho
3. Scottsdale, Ariz.
4. Portland, Ore.
5. Orlando, Fla.
6. Minneapolis
7. Pittsburgh
8. Atlanta
9. Irvine, Calif.
10. Sacramento, Calif.
Here are the 10 worst cities for an active lifestyle.
1. Memphis, Tenn.
2. Laredo, Texas
3. North Las Vegas, Nev.
4. Dallas
5. New York City
6. Hialeah, Fla.
7. Newark, N.J.
8. Toledo, Ohio
9. Irving, Texas
10. Arlington, Texas
Additional information on the metrics used for the analysis can be accessed here.
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