Ithaca, New York
This outstanding, yet quiet town is home to some of the largest universities: Cornell University and Ithaca College. Despite the large number of students here, the town is as peaceful as it gets – and so are the locals! Ithaca is surrounded by woods and breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls that can be explored easily by anyone looking for some fresh air. The crime rate is extremely low and the general costs of living are below the national average.
