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The best conservative places to live in America

Written by:
Elisa Fernández-Arias
Cu Fleshman
Data work by:
Wade Zhou
November 18, 2022
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The best conservative places to live in America

For conservative Republicans in America, the ideal place to settle down is a large house in a rural area, according to a Pew Research Center study published in 2023. The survey found that 77% of conservative Republicans prefer larger, further apart houses, even if those houses are several miles away from amenities like schools and restaurants. Furthermore, 2024 partisanship data from Pew shows that 60% of registered voters in the nation's rural counties identify as or lean Republican.

Americans have a tendency to live near folks who share their politics and values, a phenomenon that dates back to the late 2000s and has been coined "The Big Sort." A 2024 survey from real estate brokerage firm Redfin found that politics have become a determining factor for many Americans' moves. In 2023, nearly one-third of real estate agents said they helped at least one client move who was motivated by state or local politics.

With this in mind, Stacker analyzed data from Niche to rank the 50 best conservative places to live in the U.S. Niche sources data from a number of public data sources including the Department of Education, Census Bureau, and FBI. This particular dataset was acquired by filtering for very conservative politics on the 2024 Best Places to Live in America list.

The top 10 best conservative places to live in the U.S. on this list scored well on public schools (Niche average of A+) and were good for families (Niche average of A+) but lacked in diversity (Niche average of B-), and cost of living (Niche average of B).

To learn more about the top 50 conservative places to live in the U.S., including their population, median home value, area feel, and more, keep reading.

Editor's note: Where images of specific places were not available, stock images were used instead.

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Craftsman homes on a quiet street.
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#50. Northern Township, Minnesota

- Population: 3,667
- Median household income: $98,125
- Median home value: $290,200
- Median rent: $1,500
- Percent of people who rent a home: 16%
- Percent of people who own a home: 84%
- Area feel: Suburban Rural Mix

Park with bench swing and stage for local concerts on green grass and blue skies in Edgewood, Kentucky.
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#49. Edgewood, Kentucky

- Population: 8,429
- Median household income: $121,045
- Median home value: $289,700
- Median rent: $991
- Percent of people who rent a home: 8%
- Percent of people who own a home: 92%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Southern bend of Erie Canal in New Bremen, Ohio.
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#48. New Bremen, Ohio

- Population: 2,650
- Median household income: $81,250
- Median home value: $227,000
- Median rent: $752
- Percent of people who rent a home: 23%
- Percent of people who own a home: 77%
- Area feel: Rural

Suburban homes in a neighborhood.
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#47. Victoria, Minnesota

- Population: 10,972
- Median household income: $192,821
- Median home value: $572,800
- Median rent: $2,435
- Percent of people who rent a home: 7%
- Percent of people who own a home: 93%
- Area feel: Rural

Barn on a hill in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
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#46. Murrysville, Pennsylvania

- Population: 20,839
- Median household income: $120,685
- Median home value: $316,400
- Median rent: $1,495
- Percent of people who rent a home: 8%
- Percent of people who own a home: 92%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

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Townhouses on a sunny day.
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#45. Crestview Hills, Kentucky

- Population: 3,226
- Median household income: $106,375
- Median home value: $263,000
- Median rent: $1,370
- Percent of people who rent a home: 26%
- Percent of people who own a home: 74%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

Franzen Lake in Villa Hills, Kentucky.
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#44. Villa Hills, Kentucky

- Population: 7,378
- Median household income: $108,750
- Median home value: $339,800
- Median rent: $1,144
- Percent of people who rent a home: 8%
- Percent of people who own a home: 92%
- Area feel: Rural

The Chagrin River in Gates Mills, Ohio, flowing through trees in autumn.
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#43. Gates Mills, Ohio

- Population: 2,192
- Median household income: $175,833
- Median home value: $651,600
- Median rent: $2,000
- Percent of people who rent a home: 6%
- Percent of people who own a home: 94%
- Area feel: Rural

An aerial view of homes on the ocean.
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#42. Seabrook, Texas

- Population: 13,617
- Median household income: $109,489
- Median home value: $332,000
- Median rent: $1,445
- Percent of people who rent a home: 36%
- Percent of people who own a home: 64%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

Neighborhood of homes in Argyle, Texas.
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#41. Argyle, Texas

- Population: 4,970
- Median household income: $172,604
- Median home value: $624,200
- Median rent: $2,520
- Percent of people who rent a home: 9%
- Percent of people who own a home: 91%
- Area feel: Rural

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A house in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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#40. Pinehurst, North Carolina

- Population: 17,992
- Median household income: $104,955
- Median home value: $423,300
- Median rent: $1,790
- Percent of people who rent a home: 14%
- Percent of people who own a home: 86%
- Area feel: Rural

An aerial view of a quaint town with homes on the river.
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#39. Cedarburg, Wisconsin

- Population: 12,317
- Median household income: $82,110
- Median home value: $386,400
- Median rent: $1,057
- Percent of people who rent a home: 37%
- Percent of people who own a home: 63%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

Aerial view of suburban neighborhood.
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#38. Milburn West, Kansas

- Population: 821
- Median household income: $86,146
- Median home value: $278,700
- Median rent: $1,307
- Percent of people who rent a home: 6%
- Percent of people who own a home: 94%
- Area feel: Sparse Urban

Overhead photo of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day.
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#37. Oak Ridge North, Texas

- Population: 3,019
- Median household income: $117,188
- Median home value: $282,100
- Median rent: $2,267
- Percent of people who rent a home: 4%
- Percent of people who own a home: 96%
- Area feel: Rural

Tillman Hall on the Clemson University campus in South Carolina.
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#36. Clemson, South Carolina

- Population: 17,759
- Median household income: $49,713
- Median home value: $359,100
- Median rent: $972
- Percent of people who rent a home: 65%
- Percent of people who own a home: 35%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

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People walking on the boardwalk near large beach homes.
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#35. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

- Population: 1,388
- Median household income: $141,250
- Median home value: $1,238,400
- Median rent: $1,391
- Percent of people who rent a home: 18%
- Percent of people who own a home: 82%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

Porch with two Adirondack chairs.
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#34. Heath, Texas

- Population: 10,218
- Median household income: $216,160
- Median home value: $681,500
- Median rent: $1,854
- Percent of people who rent a home: 5%
- Percent of people who own a home: 95%
- Area feel: Rural

Aerial photo of luxury waterfront homes with docks in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
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#33. Gulf Breeze, Florida

- Population: 6,519
- Median household income: $108,575
- Median home value: $484,800
- Median rent: $1,246
- Percent of people who rent a home: 22%
- Percent of people who own a home: 78%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Porch with flower box and rocking chairs.
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#32. Arcola, Virginia

- Population: 2,858
- Median household income: $133,992
- Median home value: $602,700
- Median rent: $2,508
- Percent of people who rent a home: 35%
- Percent of people who own a home: 65%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Annual Tulip Festival in Orange City, Iowa.
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#31. Orange City, Iowa

- Population: 6,312
- Median household income: $81,667
- Median home value: $245,300
- Median rent: $815
- Percent of people who rent a home: 28%
- Percent of people who own a home: 72%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

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Palo Duro Canyon in Canyon, Texas.
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#30. Canyon, Texas

- Population: 15,398
- Median household income: $68,233
- Median home value: $218,300
- Median rent: $975
- Percent of people who rent a home: 46%
- Percent of people who own a home: 54%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

Big porch with wood door and a swing.
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#29. Barrington Hills, Illinois

- Population: 3,923
- Median household income: $186,667
- Median home value: $781,600
- Median rent: $3,241
- Percent of people who rent a home: 8%
- Percent of people who own a home: 92%
- Area feel: Rural

White colonial home with dark shutters.
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#28. Weddington, North Carolina

- Population: 13,468
- Median household income: $196,159
- Median home value: $730,200
- Median rent: $2,205
- Percent of people who rent a home: 4%
- Percent of people who own a home: 96%
- Area feel: Rural

Victorian-style homes on a historic brick-covered street.
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#27. Bridgeport, West Virginia

- Population: 9,292
- Median household income: $99,936
- Median home value: $276,700
- Median rent: $1,227
- Percent of people who rent a home: 24%
- Percent of people who own a home: 76%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Navy blue craftsman home.
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#26. Nashotah, Wisconsin

- Population: 1,272
- Median household income: $143,750
- Median home value: $449,400
- Median rent: $1,350
- Percent of people who rent a home: 4%
- Percent of people who own a home: 96%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

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Autumn leaves cover the street of a suburban neighborhood.
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#25. Wilder, Kentucky

- Population: 3,148
- Median household income: $71,567
- Median home value: $137,600
- Median rent: $1,376
- Percent of people who rent a home: 23%
- Percent of people who own a home: 77%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

A black mailbox on a road in Fall at sunset.
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#24. Indian Springs Village, Alabama

- Population: 2,637
- Median household income: $138,250
- Median home value: $546,000
- Median rent: $2,164
- Percent of people who rent a home: 7%
- Percent of people who own a home: 93%
- Area feel: Rural

Aerial view of a typical American suburban neighborhood.
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#23. Belle Mead, New Jersey

- Population: 6,772
- Median household income: $219,215
- Median home value: $777,600
- Median rent: $2,645
- Percent of people who rent a home: 36%
- Percent of people who own a home: 64%
- Area feel: Rural

A couple walks along a path at Sugarcreek Metro Park in Bellbrook, Ohio.
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#22. Bellbrook, Ohio

- Population: 7,344
- Median household income: $101,455
- Median home value: $246,200
- Median rent: $1,234
- Percent of people who rent a home: 24%
- Percent of people who own a home: 76%
- Area feel: Rural

A waterfall coming off of a tall mountain cliff, surrounded by Fall trees.
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#21. Lookout Mountain, Georgia

- Population: 1,825
- Median household income: $149,688
- Median home value: $469,500
- Median rent: $1,169
- Percent of people who rent a home: 14%
- Percent of people who own a home: 86%
- Area feel: Rural

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Blue craftsman home with a darker blue door covered in a wreath.
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#20. Landen, Ohio

- Population: 8,041
- Median household income: $105,948
- Median home value: $284,400
- Median rent: $1,463
- Percent of people who rent a home: 14%
- Percent of people who own a home: 86%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

White colonial home surrounded by a white picket fence.
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#19. Brownsburg, Indiana

- Population: 30,310
- Median household income: $105,435
- Median home value: $282,800
- Median rent: $1,405
- Percent of people who rent a home: 27%
- Percent of people who own a home: 73%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Winona Lake, Indiana, after a light snow.
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#18. Winona Lake, Indiana

- Population: 5,073
- Median household income: $97,813
- Median home value: $242,400
- Median rent: $1,074
- Percent of people who rent a home: 34%
- Percent of people who own a home: 66%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Neighborhood with modern two-story homes.
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#17. Monrovia, Maryland

- Population: 2,924
- Median household income: $234,712
- Median home value: $761,600
- Median rent: $1,114
- Percent of people who rent a home: 1%
- Percent of people who own a home: 99%
- Area feel: Rural

Lush landscaping surrounding craftsman homes.
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#16. Palm Valley, Florida

- Population: 19,775
- Median household income: $118,280
- Median home value: $646,200
- Median rent: $1,804
- Percent of people who rent a home: 21%
- Percent of people who own a home: 79%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

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Big white home with hanging planters and lush landscaping.
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#15. Larkin Charter Township, Michigan

- Population: 5,358
- Median household income: $144,250
- Median home value: $324,100
- Median rent: $947
- Percent of people who rent a home: 4%
- Percent of people who own a home: 96%
- Area feel: Rural

A group of motorcycles riding down a street.
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#14. Thiensville, Wisconsin

- Population: 3,277
- Median household income: $93,208
- Median home value: $342,800
- Median rent: $1,218
- Percent of people who rent a home: 34%
- Percent of people who own a home: 66%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

Homes amongst the forest with ponds.
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#13. Fleming Island, Florida

- Population: 29,351
- Median household income: $119,046
- Median home value: $387,400
- Median rent: $1,918
- Percent of people who rent a home: 13%
- Percent of people who own a home: 87%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Tan colonial home with flowers and flag.
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#12. Fort Thomas, Kentucky

- Population: 17,242
- Median household income: $100,819
- Median home value: $301,400
- Median rent: $1,095
- Percent of people who rent a home: 30%
- Percent of people who own a home: 70%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Stream flowing under walkway in Nocatee, Florida.
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#11. Nocatee, Florida

- Population: 25,581
- Median household income: $131,488
- Median home value: $585,000
- Median rent: $3,501
- Percent of people who rent a home: 17%
- Percent of people who own a home: 83%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

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Leaf-covered sidewalk in the suburbs.
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#10. Medina, Minnesota

- Population: 6,858
- Median household income: $219,181
- Median home value: $660,800
- Median rent: $1,421
- Percent of people who rent a home: 7%
- Percent of people who own a home: 93%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

A stone mansion with a green lawn.
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#9. Brentwood, Tennessee

- Population: 45,272
- Median household income: $184,720
- Median home value: $926,700
- Median rent: $2,497
- Percent of people who rent a home: 9%
- Percent of people who own a home: 91%
- Area feel: Rural

Blue Victorian home on green grass.
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#8. Meadowbrook, Alabama

- Population: 8,939
- Median household income: $145,464
- Median home value: $390,100
- Median rent: $1,276
- Percent of people who rent a home: 10%
- Percent of people who own a home: 90%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

A sign entering South Russell with American flags lining the road.
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#7. South Russell, Ohio

- Population: 3,972
- Median household income: $166,481
- Median home value: $414,700
- Median rent: $2,176
- Percent of people who rent a home: 2%
- Percent of people who own a home: 98%
- Area feel: Rural

A sunflower farm.
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#6. Mason, Ohio

- Population: 35,148
- Median household income: $124,407
- Median home value: $397,900
- Median rent: $1,670
- Percent of people who rent a home: 19%
- Percent of people who own a home: 81%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

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Overhead view of brick homes and driveways in a suburban neighborhood.
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#5. Cave Springs, Arkansas

- Population: 5,778
- Median household income: $147,917
- Median home value: $431,300
- Median rent: $2,081
- Percent of people who rent a home: 7%
- Percent of people who own a home: 93%
- Area feel: Rural

Craftsman homes in a row in a suburban neighborhood.
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#4. Zionsville, Indiana

- Population: 31,442
- Median household income: $159,126
- Median home value: $543,800
- Median rent: $1,635
- Percent of people who rent a home: 15%
- Percent of people who own a home: 85%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Flags wave at a memorial park.
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#3. Brookfield, Wisconsin

- Population: 41,592
- Median household income: $124,026
- Median home value: $419,300
- Median rent: $1,794
- Percent of people who rent a home: 17%
- Percent of people who own a home: 83%
- Area feel: Sparse Suburban

Suburban neighborhood with modern craftsman homes.
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#2. Elm Grove, Wisconsin

- Population: 6,428
- Median household income: $133,304
- Median home value: $468,000
- Median rent: $1,788
- Percent of people who rent a home: 12%
- Percent of people who own a home: 88%
- Area feel: Dense Suburban

A walkway through sand dunes.
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#1. Kohler, Wisconsin

- Population: 2,136
- Median household income: $135,688
- Median home value: $369,300
- Median rent: $1,375
- Percent of people who rent a home: 8%
- Percent of people who own a home: 92%
- Area feel: Rural

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