It would depend on a few factors.

1.) How do you intend to get around? Will you have a car or do you plan on using public transit?

2.) When you say you're looking for a social life, what type of socialization? Do you mean you want to live near other students? Or are there specific kinds of social locations you care about? Bars? Parks? Hobby groups?

3.) What does your budget look like? Some towns in the area are more expensive than others.