WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. With that in mind, they compared over 180 U.S. cities on 45 key family-friendly metrics (such as the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation) to come up with their list of the best & worst places to raise a family.
“Finding the best place to raise a family is difficult, between balancing an affordable cost of living with good educational opportunities, safety and enough recreation to keep kids entertained…” Said WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe.
Their top 5 best cities are:
- Fremont, CA
- Overland Park, KS
- Irvine, CA
- Plano, TX
- Seattle, WA
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