10 happiest, least happy US cities
Fremont, Calif., is the happiest city in the U.S., according to WalletHub's 2025 rankings, partly due to its high percentage of households earning over $75,000 annually and its low separation and divorce rate. Indeed, California cities dominated the list, holding five of the top 10 slots.

Fremont, Calif., is the happiest city in the U.S., according to WalletHub's 2025 rankings, partly due to its high percentage of households earning over $75,000 annually and its low separation and divorce rate. Indeed, California cities dominated the list, holding five of the top 10 slots.