To identify the best and worst cities for an active lifestyle, WalletHub analysts compared the 100 biggest U.S. cities on 38 relevant metrics that range from average monthly fitness club fee to running trails per capita. Each measure was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for a physically active population. Access additional information on the metrics used for the analysis here.
Here are the 10 best cities for an active lifestyle based on the analysis:
1. Honolulu
2. Chicago
3. San Francisco
4. San Diego
5. New York
6. Portland, Ore.
7. Seattle
8. Minneapolis
9. Denver
10. Washington, D.C.
Here are the 10 worst cities for an active lifestyle based on the analysis:
1. North Las Vegas, Nev.
2. Hialeah, Fla.
3. Bakersfield, Calif.
4. Arlington, Texas
5. Laredo, Texas
6. Irving, Texas
7. San Bernardino, Calif.
8. Garland, Texas
9. Wichita, Kan.
10. Stockton, Calif.
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