Sharon, Massachusetts Ranked 3rd Among 'Best Places To Live In America'

SHARON (CBS) -- Three Massachusetts communities are among the top 50 places to live in the country, according to a new ranking.

Sharon comes in third on Money magazine's "Best Places To Live In America."

It calls the town a small melting pot with residents that have embraced community building and diversity. There are also terrific schools, newer homes and great outdoor activities like the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake Massapoag.

Acton, Massachusetts comes in at No. 11, followed by Westboro at 14.

The best place to live in the United States is Apex, North Carolina, according to the magazine.

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The Top 5:

1. Apex, North Carolina
2. Papillion, Nebraska
3. Sharon, Massachusetts
4. Louisville, Colorado
5. Snoqualmie, Wash.

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