livability
noun
liv·abil·i·ty
ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 
variants
or less commonly liveability
1
: survival expectancy : viability
—used especially of poultry and livestock
2
: suitability for human living
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The Boston suburb has commuter rail access, appealing livability and its houses, while $250,000 higher than the national norm are 16% cheaper than the rest of the Boston metro area.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
The livability and the quality of place of Texas, the affordability of Texas is all driven by cities.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
That gap impacts livability as well as affordability.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Drawing inspiration from Latin American and European design, the firm expertly balances livability and beauty in its residential and commercial projects.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
The livability and the quality of place of Texas, the affordability of Texas is all driven by cities.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
That gap impacts livability as well as affordability.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Drawing inspiration from Latin American and European design, the firm expertly balances livability and beauty in its residential and commercial projects.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for livability
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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