What makes Sacramento one of best US cities for an active lifestyle? New study explains

Hitting the gym?

Sacramento is one of the top 20 cities in the nation for those seeking an active lifestyle, according to WalletHub.

The personal finance website ranked the Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle in 2025, based on factors including fitness club fees, the number of swimming pools per capita and local Google searches for “at-home workouts.”

“The top cities for staying active offer opportunities for all types of people, from those who prefer team sports to people who simply want to get their daily exercise by walking or biking to work,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo wrote in a Jan. 6 article. “They also tend to be large cities that still have a close proximity to beautiful natural areas for hiking and swimming.”

Honolulu was the No. 1 city for active people, the new WalletHub study found, thanks in part to the Hawaiian city’s island climate, proximity to the ocean and high number of baseball fields, skate parks and volleyball courts per capita.

New York City came in second place among the top cities for fitness fans, and San Francisco claimed the No. 3 spot.

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