The 10 Best Cities To Raise A Family In America For 2024

The 10 Best Cities To Raise A Family In America For 2024

The 3rd best place to raise a family in America is Overland Park, Kansas, a Kansas City suburb. Overland Park is also one of the most affordable places you can live in the country – at least for now. The schools here are like off the charts good, and families here all thrive. Divorce rates are super low, and everyone has a good job if they want one.

There’s a lot to do downtown, there’s farmers, concerts, events and parks all over the place. There’s a real sense of community here in Overland Park.

Review Of Green Bay by HomeSnacks User

The main attraction in this small city is Lambeau Field, home to the Green Bay Packers. Surrounding it are many fine restaurants and places to grab a beer. Visitors can shop at the Pro Shop and have fun at the Packer Hall of Fame.

The people here are very friendly, even if you’re wearing gear from some other NFL team!

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Review Of Tampa by HomeSnacks User

My parents live in Florida so its nice to visit with them when I get the chance. My mom and my stepfather live in Tampa while, my dad and stepmom live in Bonita Springs. My mother hates it that her kids and grandchildren live so far away but, my mother and stepdad would not live here. My mom’s house is five minutes away from the airport so it is an easy pickup. Their condo has a lot of wildlife surrounding it. We have seen alligators, birds, monkeys, and domestic animals up close. It is nice to visit especially going to see the amusement parks. On the other hand, there have been two times where I have gotten sick but, I think it was something I ate.

I think there are a couple of things that stand out. They have numerous parades that throw out different types of beads. The Tampa Zoo is big on Christmas decorations and they always dress it up with different colored lights so that is something I like to see. My two year old daughter has never visited but, they have tons of children’s events for her age. We are going to Florida this December so it will an experience for her. On the other hand, there is lots of wildlife which is a good thing to see but, can become dangerous if not handled properly.

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Methodology: How do you determine which place is best for families in America anyway?

To determine which American cities are the best for families, we have to look at a handful of metrics. We’d all agree that safety, good schools, low crime, and good jobs are all family-friendly factors. We included those, as well as several other factors.

Using Saturday Night Science, we looked U.S. Census data for the every place in the U.S. over 100,000 people. We paid particular attention to:

• Crime (Both violent and property)
• Quality of local schools
• Distance to a major city without necessarily being in it
• % of households with children
• Family-friendly amenities nearby (museums, libraries, and colleges)

We then gave each city a Family Score that is a blended average of each of the above criteria.

The higher the score, the better the city is for families.

We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the best cities to raise a family in America.

Summary: The Best Places To Raise A Family In The United States

If you’re looking for a breakdown of American cities ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for families, this is an accurate list.

The best cities for families in the United States are Concord, NC, Dearborn, MI, Overland Park, KS, West Jordan, UT, Nampa, ID, Fort Wayne, IN, Torrance, CA, Green Bay, WI, Olathe, KS, and Tampa, FL.

Alrighty, so there they are, our most family friendly cities in America. These are the places outside of major metro areas where you can safely, affordably and enjoyably start a family and live well.

Of course, you could raise your kid in a really big city. Some people choose to do so and thrive. But the reality of the situation is less and less Americans are raising families in the big cities these days.

Here’s a look at the cities in America that are probably great if you are single according to the data:

1. North Charleston
2. Pompano Beach
3. Minneapolis

For more reading, check out:

• Most Dangerous States In America
• Safest States In America

Best Cities To Raise A Family In America For 2024