{"id":11605,"date":"2023-08-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=11605"},"modified":"2023-08-28T17:02:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T17:02:20","slug":"cities-with-best-residential-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/cities-with-best-residential-views\/","title":{"rendered":"2023&#8217;s Cities With the Best Residential Views"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which U.S. cities promise the most stunning scenic vistas \u2014 at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/05\/10\/realestate\/rooms-with-a-view-and-how-much-youll-pay-for-them.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premium price<\/a>?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With recent wildfires literally clouding up the skies across the country, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnlove.com\/\">Lawn Love<\/a> ranked 2023\u2019s Cities With the Best Residential Views.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We looked for cities with plenty of homes featuring spectacular sights of mountains, water, cityscapes, and green spaces. We also factored in historical air quality data to gauge visibility.<br><br>Find out where to set your sights for your next move in our ranking below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our <a href=\"#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"in-this-article\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City rankings + infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#top-5\">Top 5 close up<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">Key insights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Expert take<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Behind the ranking<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Create your own gorgeous green view<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\"><span id=\"city-rankings-infographic\">City rankings + infographic<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"f9817ece-f2fb-4095-9c43-94d2eab4925b\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"LL Ranking Table - 2023&amp;#39;s Cities with the Best Residential Views\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1899\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Cities-With-the-Best-Residential-Views-Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the Cities With the Best Residential Views, a ranking based on homes with views of different landscapes and visibility\" class=\"wp-image-16922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Cities-With-the-Best-Residential-Views-Infographic-1.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Cities-With-the-Best-Residential-Views-Infographic-1-126x300.png 126w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Cities-With-the-Best-Residential-Views-Infographic-1-431x1024.png 431w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Cities-With-the-Best-Residential-Views-Infographic-1-768x1823.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Cities-With-the-Best-Residential-Views-Infographic-1-647x1536.png 647w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Cities-With-the-Best-Residential-Views-Infographic-1-610x1448.png 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>For presentation purposes, not all ties may be displayed for some metrics above.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-5\"><span id=\"top-5-close-up\">Top 5 close up<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the slideshow below for highlights on each of our top five cities.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px\" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_c62e45de-edba-4d47-8600-94e07467d65e\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Honolulu-2.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii, against a mountainous backdrop and coastal beaches and a marina in the foreground\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>Honolulu | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>61.89<br><br><strong>Water Views rank:<\/strong> 9<br><strong>Mountain Views rank: <\/strong>3<br><strong>City Views rank: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Green Views rank: <\/strong>20<br><strong>Visibility rank: <\/strong>3<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/XwCgFPLalP4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosmin Serban<\/a> | Unsplash | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Seattle11-1.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of the Seattle, Washington, skyline with a view of the iconic Space Needle framed by trees from Kerry Park in the foreground and Mount Rainier in the background\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>Seattle | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>42.28<br><br><strong>Water Views rank:<\/strong> 7<br><strong>Mountain Views rank: <\/strong>9<br><strong>City Views rank: <\/strong>4<br><strong>Green Views rank: <\/strong>28<br><strong>Visibility rank: <\/strong>56<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/UmEYn_GYqFo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stephen Plopper<\/a> | Unsplash | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Reno-Nevada-1.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of Downtown Reno, Nevada, at twilight with a view of mountains in the background and a winding road in the foreground\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong>Reno, Nevada | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>41.99<br><br><strong>Water Views rank:<\/strong> 83<br><strong>Mountain Views rank: <\/strong>1<br><strong>City Views rank: <\/strong>24<br><strong>Green Views rank: <\/strong>6<br><strong>Visibility rank: <\/strong>102<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/trevorbexon\/16931715632\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trevor Bexon<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bellevue11-1.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Bellevue, Washington, skyline with Lake Washington in the foreground and the imposing Cascade Mountains in the background\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Bellevue, Washington | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>30.96<br><br><strong>Water Views rank:<\/strong> 6<br><strong>Mountain Views rank: <\/strong>22<br><strong>City Views rank: <\/strong>6<br><strong>Green Views rank: <\/strong>83<br><strong>Visibility rank: <\/strong>56<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/tiffany98101\/13830346683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tiffany Von Arnim<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rancho-Cucamonga-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Downtown Rancho Cucamonga, California, with hills in the background and palm trees in the foreground\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>Rancho Cucamonga, California | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>30.22<br><br><strong>Water Views rank:<\/strong> 159<br><strong>Mountain Views rank: <\/strong>2<br><strong>City Views rank: <\/strong>14<br><strong>Green Views rank<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>53<br><strong>Visibility rank: <\/strong>194<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/rancho-cucamonga-california-gm1348128960-425431512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MattGush<\/a> | iStock | Royalty-Free License<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-insights\">Key insights<\/h2>    <h3 id=\"main-outlook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main outlook<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our top cities have it all<\/strong>: stunning seascapes, majestic mountains, soaring skylines, verdant greenery \u2014 the works. <strong>Visibility<\/strong> is <strong>consistently good in many<\/strong> of these cities, such as <strong>Honolulu <\/strong>(No. 1) and <strong>Anchorage, Alaska <\/strong>(No. 6). It can be <strong>hit or miss in others<\/strong>, as in Washington state\u2019s <strong>Puget Sound region<\/strong>, depending on the season and natural hazards like wildfires, which have grown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/noaa-wildfire\/wildfire-climate-connection#:~:text=A%202021%20study%20supported%20by,in%20the%20western%20United%20States.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more frequent<\/a> in the West.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t care for scenic variety, the cities at or near the bottom of our ranking may interest you. Cities like <strong>Fresno, California <\/strong>(last overall), <strong>Warren, Michigan <\/strong>(No. 194), and <strong>Pasadena, Texas<\/strong> (No. 191), for example, were <strong>dinged<\/strong> for <strong>lack of eye candy<\/strong> besides mountainous deserts, downtown silhouettes, or rivers and lakes. Generally <strong>poor<\/strong> <strong>visibility <\/strong>also dragged these cities down.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"standout-stats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout stats<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panoramic paradise<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>For the <strong>2nd year<\/strong> in a row, <strong>Honolulu dominates<\/strong> our ranking with the <strong>most ideal combination<\/strong> of <strong>nature<\/strong> and <strong>city<\/strong> views, enhanced by <strong>impeccable air quality<\/strong>. In fact, The Big Pineapple \u2014 particularly its Waikiki Beach neighborhood \u2014 is the <strong>8th <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelchannel.com\/destinations\/us\/photos\/the-most-instagrammed-places-in-the-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>most Instagrammed<\/strong><\/a><strong> city<\/strong> in America.<br><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stunning states<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>California<\/strong> and <strong>Florida<\/strong> <strong>monopolize<\/strong> our <strong>top 25 overall<\/strong>, with 11 and five cities, respectively. <strong>Rancho Cucamonga<\/strong> is <strong>tops<\/strong> in the Golden State. Meanwhile, <strong>Pembroke Pines<\/strong> <strong>leads<\/strong> in the Sunshine State.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clearing the air<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Save your money on an air purifier in <strong>Lubbock, Texas<\/strong> (No. 90 overall). This High Plains city <strong>tops<\/strong> our <strong>Visibility<\/strong> category with an annual median <strong>air quality index<\/strong> of <strong>22<\/strong> \u2014 better than in <strong>Anchorage, Alaska<\/strong> (No. 6 overall),<strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Honolulu<\/strong> (No. 1).<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blurred vision<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Although blessed with endless natural beauty, <strong>31 cities<\/strong> from only two states \u2014 <strong>Arizona<\/strong> and <strong>California<\/strong> \u2014 share the <strong>worst<\/strong> <strong>air<\/strong>. <strong>Arizona<\/strong> is particularly <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/news\/local\/arizona-environment\/2023\/04\/19\/phoenix-ranks-5th-in-ozone-pollution-but-report-sees-improvement\/70131499007\/#:~:text=Arizona%20has%20more%20sunlight%20and%20less%20cloud%20cover%20than%20any%20other%20state%20in%20the%20nation%2C%20making%20the%20state%20vulnerable%20to%20poor%20air%20quality.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vulnerable<\/a><\/strong> to <strong>bad air<\/strong> due to an abundance of sunlight and lack of cloud cover. California\u2019s <strong>Inland Empire<\/strong> region, meanwhile, is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcet.org\/shows\/earth-focus\/inland-empire-once-again-ranks-as-worst-in-nation-for-air-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">notorious<\/a><\/strong> for its <strong>poor air quality<\/strong>. It is consistently the worst in the nation due to industrial pollution, which contributes to Arizona\u2019s hazy air.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fountain of views<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Florida<\/strong> cities claim <strong>all five<\/strong> of the <strong>best spots<\/strong> in our <strong>Water Views<\/strong> category. <strong>Fort Lauderdale <\/strong>(No. 11 overall) \u2014 appropriately nicknamed the Venice of America \u2014 <strong>leads<\/strong> the pack.<strong> Cape Coral<\/strong> bests the other 199 cities in the <strong>share of waterfront homes<\/strong> and those with <strong>river views<\/strong>. <strong>Pembroke Pines<\/strong> finishes <strong>1st<\/strong> in <strong>lake views<\/strong>. The tradeoff to all this aquatic beauty, however, is <a href=\"https:\/\/myguttergnome.com\/blog\/studies\/most-hurricane-vulnerable-counties\/#rankings\">hurricane risk<\/a>.<br><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oceanic overlooks<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Technically an <em>inlet<\/em> of the Pacific Ocean, <strong>Puget Sound<\/strong> floats to the <strong>top<\/strong> of our <strong>ocean views<\/strong> metric. The region\u2019s cities \u2014 <strong>Seattle<\/strong> (No. 2 overall), <strong>Bellevue<\/strong> (No. 4), and <strong>Tacoma<\/strong> (No. 17) \u2014 claim the three top spots (in that order). Unfortunately, West Coast wildfires can cause hazy views during the annual \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/environment\/as-smoke-blankets-the-u-s-take-some-tips-from-wa-to-reduce-exposure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smoke season<\/a>.\u201d<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Little place, big praise<\/strong><br><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The Biggest Little City in the World can now also claim to be the best big city for <strong>mountain views<\/strong>. In <strong>Reno, Nevada<\/strong> (No. 3 overall), the <strong>Sierra Nevada <\/strong>is <strong>within eyeshot<\/strong> for over <strong>half<\/strong> of <strong>homes<\/strong> on and off the market.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keeping up appearances<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>For <strong>skyline views<\/strong>, the West towers above the rest. However, <strong>four cities<\/strong> among the<strong> top 25<\/strong> in this category rival their Western counterparts. <strong>Atlanta <\/strong>(No. 24 overall), <strong>Norfolk, Virginia <\/strong>(No. 46), and <strong>Miami <\/strong>(No. 26) make up the three standout Southern cities, while only <strong>Springfield, Missouri <\/strong>(No. 62) \u2014 with its petite downtown \u2014 reps the Midwest.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Green in Greater LA<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>For green views in Los Angeles (No. 38 overall), move outside of Los Angeles. <strong>LA suburbs<\/strong> enjoy the <strong>most park views<\/strong> \u2014 not just in the metro area but among the biggest U.S. cities. <strong>Irvine, California<\/strong> (No. 21) places 1st in both the <strong>Green Views <\/strong>category and in <strong>park views<\/strong>. <strong>Huntington Beach<\/strong> (No. 44), <strong>Fullerton<\/strong> (No. 55), <strong>Orange <\/strong>(No. 67), and <strong>Santa Clarita <\/strong>(No. 12) comprise the other four.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Golfer\u2019s dream<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>If you\u2019re not afraid of golf balls shattering your windows, three <strong>Florida<\/strong> cities \u2014 <strong>Pembroke Pines <\/strong>(No. 7 overall), <strong>Port St. Lucie<\/strong> (No. 27), and <strong>St. Petersburg <\/strong>(No. 20) \u2014 offer some of the <strong>most homes framing golf courses<\/strong>. The first two also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-for-golfers\/\">decent greens<\/a> for amateur golfers.<\/li> <\/ul>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><span id=\"\"><\/span><\/h2>   <h2 id=\"expert-take\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expert take<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A picture is worth a thousand words, but is it worth the extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/05\/10\/realestate\/rooms-with-a-view-and-how-much-youll-pay-for-them.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25%<\/a> on your mortgage or rent? We turned to some real estate experts for their views. Read their thoughts below.<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>What are the top three benefits of having a view (skyline, water, mountain, park)?<br><\/li>    <li>What is one unexpected challenge or cost that homeowners should anticipate on a waterfront property?<br><\/li>    <li>Is a scenic view worth the extra cost? Why or why not? How might it impact the home\u2019s resale price?<br><\/li>    <li>What is one way a homeowner can mimic the effects of a scenic vista and bring the beauty of nature or the city into their home?<\/li> <\/ol>   <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 id=\"ask-the-experts\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask The Experts<\/h2>       <div id=\"experts-container\" class=\"relative lg:mt-6\" x-data=\"experts()\" x-init=\"init()\">      <style>       .expert-avatars {         scrollbar-width: none;         -ms-overflow-style: none;          \/* momentum scroll on iOS *\/         -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;          \/* disbable vertical scroll for touch *\/         touch-action: pan-x;       }        \/* hide scroll bar *\/       .expert-avatars::-webkit-scrollbar {         display: none;       }        .expert-avatars .item {         width: 125px;         flex-shrink: 0;       }        .expert-avatars .item:not(:last-child) {         margin-right: 10px;       }        \/* hacky fix for padding at the end of the.expert-avatars *\/       .expert-avatars .item:last-child {         position: relative; 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A place with a view can enhance privacy, lighting, and offer a spacious feeling for those who live and visit the house. Homeowners are attracted to various types of views, including the city skyline, mountains, golf course, park or open greenspace, or water views. While views such as water or park may seem ideal, buyers should consider that these recreational activities may bring unwanted noise during certain times. Individuals are attracted to all types of views. The best view type will depend on the homeowner&#8217;s preferences, needs, and budget.<\/p> <p><strong>What is one unexpected challenge or cost that homeowners should anticipate on a waterfront property?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Homeowners with waterfront properties with views of a lake, river, or ocean have some of the finest experiences in living. While waterfront homes can be a dream come true, unexpected costs such as flood and homeowners insurance can become a nightmare for buyers. Waterfront homes will often require both flood insurance and higher cost insurance premiums due to the risk of natural disasters and storms. Climate change will continue to enhance the risk of floods, rising sea levels, and other weather-related events on those who own waterfront property. Localities must be proactive in their management of flood risk to reduce risk within their communities.<\/p> <p><strong>Is a scenic view worth the extra cost? Why or why not? How might it impact the home\u2019s resale price?<\/strong><\/p> <p>A house with a scenic view provides a better living experience at a higher cost. If the view leads to a better quality of life with more substantial productivity, then the price may be worth it. Buyers willing to sacrifice house size, location, or condition can trade up for a desirable view. The decision to purchase a view house will be vital as it will be priced higher than a similar house without a view. Homes with scenic views tend to appreciate faster than those without them. Look into local zoning rules to determine if the view may be obstructed with future development. Ask your local REALTOR\u00ae how much value the view would add to the resale price, as it may be worth the cost.<\/p> <p><strong>What is one way a homeowner can mimic the effects of a scenic vista and bring the beauty of nature or the city into their home?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Only some have the budget to purchase a house with a view. Still, homeowners can mimic the effects of a scenic vista by using design to bring a sense of the outdoors inside. Homes with open floor plans and large windows will provide natural light and a connection to the outside. Use design elements, including earth tones, raw materials, and indoor plants, to inspire the feeling of the outdoors inside the comfort of your home.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\"><span id=\"behind-the-ranking\">Behind the ranking<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Cities With the Best Residential Views. We then assigned a weight to each factor based on its importance and grouped those factors into five categories: Water Views, Mountain Views, City Views, Green Views, and Visibility. The categories, factors, and their weights are listed in the table below.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each of the 200 biggest U.S. cities, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 200). Note: The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 200 due to ties.<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"d10d62c8-4f62-4a08-a75f-045300d1f849\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Copy: LL Methodology Table - Best Cities for Hot Dog Lovers\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <h3 id=\"sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h3>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Realtor.com, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Zillow<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><span id=\"create-your-own-gorgeous-green-view\">Create your own gorgeous green view<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a home with a view that takes your breath away. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if your home lacks spectacular sights, you can easily transform your backyard into a picture-perfect backdrop with the art of landscaping.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some ideas for creating the Insta-worthy backyard of your dreams:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Invite fluttering friends to your backyard or balcony with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-plants-for-attracting-butterflies\/\">plants that attract butterflies<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Let your garden show some personality by planting a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/\">goth garden<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Impress your neighbors with a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/easiest-roses-to-grow-for-beginners\/\">rose garden<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Give your yard a unique flair by building a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-sensory-garden\/\">sensory garden<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Bring some color to your backyard with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-flowering-trees\/\">flowering trees<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Make an oasis for your furry friend with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/dog-friendly-backyard-landscaping-ideas\/\">dog-<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/landscaping-ideas-for-cat-lovers\/\">cat-friendly<\/a> landscaping.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Fill your yard with native plants and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tips-for-planting-perennials\/\">perennials<\/a> for low-maintenance beauty.<\/li>    <li>Love birdwatching? Bring them right to your back door with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-plants-to-attract-birds\/\">plants that attract birds<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>No backyard oasis is complete without a nice green lawn. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\"><em>Hire a local Lawn Love pro<\/em><\/a><em> for all your lawn care and landscaping needs.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Writing and research contributed by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/sav-maive\/\"><em>Sav Maive<\/em><\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"media-resources\">Media resources<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/15lGrVu_2PRcXYDpVdN8GRB1QoL5MjkJO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution image of infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/2022s-cities-with-the-best-residential-views-1h8n6m3qw8evj4x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022\u2019s Cities With the Best Residential Views ranking results<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main photo credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/latin-woman-sitting-smiling-with-hat-gm1206244383-347817643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iStock<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which U.S. cities promise the most stunning scenic vistas \u2014 at a premium price? 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