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The 13 coolest neighborhoods in America

Sunset Park — Brooklyn, NY

The 13 coolest neighborhoods in America

Logan Square — Chicago, IL

Logan Square — Chicago, IL

Average Household Income: $84,529

Millennial Population: 34.3%

Tree-lined streets pave the way for stately greystones and large bungalow-style housing in Logan Square. You'll find a mix of craft breweries, dive bars, and cocktail lounges in this hip Chicago neighborhood.

Over-the-Rhine — Cincinnati, OH

Over-the-Rhine — Cincinnati, OH

Average Household Income: $49,466

Millennial Population: 36.9%

Located just north of downtown Cincinnati, OTR is one of the largest urban historic districts in the US. There, you will find many architecturally significant buildings and homes, and close proximity to the Cincinnati Symphony, Opera, and Art Academy adds to the neighborhood's rich cultural scene.

RiNo (River North) Arts District — Denver, CO

RiNo (River North) Arts District — Denver, CO

Average Household Income: $69,790

Millennial Population: 39.6%

Denver is now the top residential destination for millennials (according to the Brookings Institute), and RiNo has grown substantially in popularity since 2013. You'll find high-end and authentic food options and plenty of live music venues.

Silver Lake — Los Angeles, CA

Silver Lake — Los Angeles, CA

Average Household Income: $80,375

Millennial Population: 26.6%

Mediterranean-style homes line the streets of Silver Lake, located to the northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Many retail shops populate the area and even a few celebrities (Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, for example) occasionally reside there. You'll even find the famous "Music Box Steps" if you know where to look.

Wynwood — Miami, FL

Wynwood — Miami, FL

Average Household Income: $44,350

Millennial Population: 26.9%

This emerging neighborhood located on Miami's east side was once a thriving warehouse district. Today, residents are transforming these open spaces with street art and murals, and re-purposing warehouse buildings for shopping and galleries.

North Loop / Warehouse Historic District — Minneapolis, MN

North Loop / Warehouse Historic District — Minneapolis, MN

Average Household Income: $61,767

Millennial Population: 39.4%

Historically, the warehouses storing Minneapolis' river-traded goods populated North Loop. Today, you'll find warehouses transformed into high-end residential lofts and art galleries. Located close to Target Field, this trendy neighborhood is home to many millennials who commute to nearby downtown offices.

Roosevelt Row — Phoenix, AZ

Roosevelt Row — Phoenix, AZ

Average Household Income: $47,541

Millennial Population: 26.0%

This up-and-coming neighborhood is located to the northeast of downtown Phoenix. Catch the Metro Light Rail Line that connects Roosevelt Row to downtown Phoenix. Millennials are drawn to the neighborhood's historic architecture, arts culture, and walkability.

Carytown — Richmond, VA

Carytown — Richmond, VA

Average Household Income: $81,444

Millennial Population: 43.1%

Carytown offers the ideal balance of retail and restaurant activity with its 300 boutiques, shops, restaurants, and bars. You'll find a mix of independent retailers and upscale boutiques. Catch a film at the Byrd Theatre, a restored cinema operating since 1928.

East Village — San Diego, CA

East Village — San Diego, CA

Average Household Income: $74,414

Millennial Population: 32.7%

The arrival of PetCo Park sparked the increase of millennials moving to East Village. Most of the neighborhood's warehouses have been converted into lofts, galleries, restaurants, and shops. You'll also find a few vintage shops and craft beer venues.

Jackson Square — San Francisco, CA

Jackson Square — San Francisco, CA

Average Household Income: $107,916

Millennial Population: 34.6%

If you're looking to shop upscale retail, head to Jackson Square for 10 square blocks of an almost entirely commercial district. The area features historic flavor, and rental prices average anywhere from half to a third of the rates in Union Square.

Delmar Loop — St. Louis, MO

Delmar Loop — St. Louis, MO

Average Household Income: $85,425

Millennial Population: 29.8%

Known as "the Loop" by locals, this trendy street is located to the northeast of downtown St. Louis. You'll stay busy while visiting Blueberry Hill (the restaurant and music venue where Chuck Berry used to perform), the historic Tivoli Theater (a renovated movie theater from the 1920s), the Moonrise Hotel, and the Pageant (a hip concert venue).

Shaw — Washington, DC

Shaw — Washington, DC

Average Household Income: $92,354

Millennial Population: 75.9%

Named after Robert Gould Shaw, who led the first African-American units to fight for the Union in the Civil War, this neighborhood is the most racially diverse on the list. Today, you'll find a vibrant neighborhood with dining, nightlife, music, and the arts.

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