The 10 Best Cities To Raise A Family In America For 2025

The 10 Best Cities To Raise A Family In America For 2025

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 Clearwater by HomeSnacks User

Crime continues to be a growing issue in parts of Clearwater. The downtown area used to be very pleasant, unfortunately it has been taken over by the Scientology cult groups. It’s a real shame. The beach, however, is truly fantastic…gorgeous white sand….outstanding! We moved after living near the downtown Clearwater area after 25 years. We still go back to visit each year.

Favorite place, Costco. Lot’s of good restaurants….the nations #1 Beach!

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Review Of Cambridge by HomeSnacks User

Crime is low, I believe. The school system is exceptional and unique with the “controlled choice” policies that foster diversity. Lots of quirky and trendy places to eat and hangout.

Lots of young adults because of all the colleges. Also the style is very historic with all the brick.

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Review Of Tampa by HomeSnacks User

the area i live in is very safe and secure, the schools are highly rated.

the place i lived in is very safe, the neighbors are good.

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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 2025. 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, Green Bay, WI, Clearwater, FL, Carmel, IN, Cambridge, MA, San Mateo, CA, Fort Wayne, IN, Torrance, CA, 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. St. Petersburg
3. St. Louis

For more reading, check out:

• Most Dangerous States In America
• Poorest Cities In America

Best Cities To Raise A Family In America For 2025