20 Best & Worst Cities for Seasonal Allergies

This information has been reviewed and approved by Eileen Wang, MD (March 2022).

20 Best & Worst Cities for Seasonal Allergies

20 Best Cities

1. Seattle, Washington
2. Durham, North Carolina
3. San Francisco, California
4. San Jose, California
5. Portland, Oregon
6. Sacramento, California
7. Denver, Colorado
8. Provo, Utah
9. Phoenix, Arizona
10. Fresno, California
11. Washington, D.C.
12. San Diego, California
13. Madison, Wisconsin
14. Stockton, California
15. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
16. Bakersfield, California
17. Boise, Idaho
18. Minneapolis, Minnesota
19. Raleigh, North Carolina
20. Ogden, Utah

20 Worst Cities

1. Scranton, Pennsylvania
2. Wichita, Kansas
3. McAllen, Texas
4. Richmond, Virginia
5. San Antonio, Texas
6. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
7. Hartford, Connecticut
8. Buffalo, New York
9. New Haven, Connecticut
10. Albany, New York
11. Bridgeport, Connecticut
12. Springfield, Massachusetts
13. Dayton, Ohio
14. Columbia, South Carolina
15. El Paso, Texas
16. Syracuse, New York
17. Des Moines, Iowa
18. Miami, Florida
19. Memphis, Tennessee
20. Las Vegas, Nevada

Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

• Sneezing
• Stuffy nose
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Itchy eyes, nose, throat

10 Tips to Prevent and Manage Allergy Symptoms

• Take allergy medication before your allergy season begins.
• Use a central air conditioner with filter if possible.
• Take doctor-recommended medications and treatments consistently.
• Use a scarf or mask on windy days.
• Change clothes after being outside.
• Wash hands, body and hair after being outside & before bed.
• Stay inside when allergen levels are high.
• Keep car and home windows closed.          
• Use a saline nasal wash.
• Get help with yardwork during your allergy season.