Greenest cities

WalletHub -  With October being National Energy Awareness Month and 54% of Americans saying protecting the environment should be prioritized above economic growth, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025's Greenest Cities in America, as well as expert commentary.

To determine which cities promote a “green” lifestyle, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 28 key indicators of environmental friendliness and sustainability. The data set ranges from greenhouse-gas emissions per capita to green job opportunities to number of smart-energy policies and initiatives. 
 

Greenest Cities in America	Least Green Cities in America
1. San Jose, CA	91. Newark, NJ
2. Washington, DC	92. Memphis, TN
3. Oakland, CA	93. Chandler, AZ
4. Irvine, CA	94. Gilbert, AZ
5. San Francisco, CA	95. Baton Rouge, LA
6. Honolulu, HI	96. Louisville, KY
7. San Diego, CA	97. Mesa, AZ
8. Minneapolis, MN	98. Hialeah, FL
9. Portland, OR	99. Houston, TX
10. Seattle, WA	100. Glendale, AZ

 
Best vs. Worst

• Lubbock, Texas, has the lowest median air-quality index, which is 5.1 times lower than in Riverside and San Bernardino, California, the cities with the highest. (Lowest index = Best). 
   
• Anchorage, Alaska, has the most green space, which is 48.8 times more than in Hialeah, Florida, the city with the least.
   
• San Francisco, California and St. Paul, Minnesota have the highest walk score, which is 4.2 times higher than in Chesapeake, Virginia, the city with the lowest.
   
• Honolulu has the most farmers markets (per square root of population), which is 80.1 times more than in Arlington, Texas, the city with the fewest.

 To view the full report and your city’s rank