CNN Money created a list of some of the best small towns to live in for 2009. Louisville, CO, Chanhassen, MN, Papillion, NE, Middleton, WI and Milton, MA made the top of the list due to their great schools, affordable homes and low crime rates. These local economies have also maintained longevity during these tough economic times. Take a look at the following homes for sale in the mentioned areas on REALTOR.com®:

4 bedroom, 3 bath Louisville, CO home listed for $399,900
With its robust high tech, energy, and health care industries, the county's unemployment rate is among the lowest in the country. Louisville has proximity to Denver and Boulder, with convenient access to the great outdoors. This two-story traditional home in Hunter's Ridge sits near Centennial Park and the Louisville Reservoir. It is 1,812 square feet with a covered porch, two-car garage, full basement, fireplace and nice landscaping.

3 bedroom, 4 bath Chanhassen, MN home listed for $324,900
Chanhassen is home to 11 lakes, 34 parks and the 1,047-acre Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Due to its location near the Twin Cities, the area's unemployment rate was more than three percentage points below the national average in May. his 2,408 square-foot home is surrounded by greenery, as it sits between Lake Ann Park, Meadow Green Park and Carver Beach Park. It has great curb appeal, a fantastic lush backyard and proximity to Lotus Lake, Lake Ann and Lake Lucy.

4 bedroom, 4 bath Papillion, NE home listed for $219,000
This friendly community outside of Omaha received great scores in both economic performance and housing affordability. In addition, the town has acres of open space while maintaing an unemployment rate that is less than half of the national average. This Colonial home in the Hickory Estates is approximately 3,310 square feet. Built in 1996, it is two stories with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, a back deck, two-car garage as well as a well-manicured lawn.

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Middleton, WI home listed for $269,900
Middleton is a continuously growing community that has a fantastic downtown area with plenty of res­taurants, boutiques and small businesses. The area's economy relies heavily on Madison's large employers–all of which have remained very stable. This spacious ranch home is situated on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. It is 2,618 square feet with welcoming curb appeal, vaulted ceilings, skylights, oak cabinetry, a recreation room as well as a two-car garage.

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Milton, MA home listed for $599,000
Located just outside of Boston, Milton is a diverse area, home to a handful of historic homes, tree-lined streets and plenty of greenspace. There are also more than 5,000 jobs in the town itself, and foreclosures are practically non-existent. This charming Cape Cod-style home is 2,428 square feet and sits near Cunningham Park. It has hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves, two brick fireplaces, a full basement and community features including a park, pool and tennis courts.