Fremont, CA Named Happiest City in America

SOURCE ktla.com
Fremont, CA is named the happiest city in America based on a study by WalletHub. Factors contributing to its happiness include high household incomes, low separation/divorce rates, and low mental health issues. Location, positive mental state, healthy body, strong social connections, job satisfaction, and financial well-being are key ingredients to happiness.

Key Points

  • Positive mental state, healthy body, strong social connections, job satisfaction, and financial well-being are key components of happiness
  • WalletHub studied 29 key happiness indicators to determine the happiest cities in America

Pros

  • Fremont, CA has the highest share of households with an income above $75,000
  • Lowest separation and divorce rate in the country
  • Lowest share of adults reporting 14 or more mentally unhealthy days in the past month

Cons

  • The U.S. ranks 15th on the World Happiness Report despite being one of the richest countries