North Carolina City One Of 5 Best To Raise Children
Choosing where to settle down and raise your children is an important decision. Your job and being around family are important. But so are other factors like schools, cost of…
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PeopleImages/Getty Images PlusChoosing where to settle down and raise your children is an important decision. Your job and being around family are important. But so are other factors like schools, cost of living, recreational activities, and more. That's why our friends at StorageCafe released a data-driven report on the best cities for families with kids. And one North Carolina city ranked as one of the best to raise children in. While we already know that NC is a great place, it's nice to see it confirmed by others!
What makes a great environment for raising children? Safe neighborhoods, access to quality education, and cultural and outdoor opportunities for one. Additionally, in this economy, you need to factor in affordability and the job market. With families in mind, Storage Cafe ranked the 100 largest cities in the country. Rankings were based on 29 metrics, including public school ratings, safety, home prices, cost of groceries, the share of families with children, cultural and outdoor recreation opportunities, and more.
Below you'll find the 10 Top Best Cities for families across the country. You'll see and learn a little more about the North Carolina city representing as a great place to raise children. Keep reading to see where the other North Carolina metros ranked as well. You can read the full Storage Cafe study here.
1. Plano, TX
Public Schools Ranking: 1
Average Family Income: $116,046
Groceries Cost: 103
Childcare Cost: $1,294
Home Prices: $533,433
2. Virginia Beach, VA
Public Schools Ranking: 15
Average Family Income: $92,712
Groceries Cost: 100
Childcare Cost: $1,505
Home Prices: $377,992
3. Lincoln, NE
Public Schools Ranking: 11
Average Family Income: $82,870
Groceries Cost: 97
Childcare Cost: $1,689
Home Prices: $266,570
4. Boise, ID
Public Schools Ranking: 7
Average Family Income:$84,436
Groceries Cost: 94
Childcare Cost: $1,289
Home Prices:$515,432
5. Raleigh, NC
Public Schools Ranking: 12
Average Family Income: $96,846
Groceries Cost: 101
Childcare Cost: $1,377
Home Prices: $457,510
- With some of the best high schools in the country, Raleigh ranks 12th among the country's top 100 cities for its public school rankings. In fact, 54% of the city's adults over the age of 25 hold a high school diploma.
- The city also ranks #9 in our top 100 for amusement and recreational options, making it a perfect place for all members of the family. There are approximately 5,2 basketball hoops per 10,000 residents, 4,7 tennis courts per 20,000 residents and 1,3 volleyball nets per 20,000 residents.
- Raleigh families can make a pretty penny. The median family income in Raleigh is $97K per year, which is 15% higher than the national average.
- The city outranks most of the other urban hubs around the country in terms of air quality, allowing Raleigh families to live in a healthy environment.
6. Arlington, VA
Public Schools Ranking: 13
Average Family Income: $190,089
Groceries Cost: 115
Childcare Cost:$1,866
Home Prices: $834,611
7. Lexington, KY
Public Schools Ranking: 17
Average Family Income: $81,972
Groceries Cost: 98
Childcare Cost:$1,400
Home Prices: $284,944
8. Chesapeake, VA
Public Schools Ranking: 29
Average Family Income: $97,829
Groceries Cost: 100
Childcare Cost: $1,455
Home Prices: $374,971
9. Austin, TX
Public Schools Ranking: 2
Average Family Income: $121,153
Groceries Cost: 97
Childcare Cost: $1,193
Home Prices: $642,650
10. Lubbock, TX
Public Schools Ranking: 25
Average Family Income: $64,164
Groceries Cost: 92
Childcare Cost:$972
HOme Prices: $208,767
Other NC Cities
26. Greensboro, NC
Public Schools Ranking: 37
Average Family Income:$55,361
Groceries Cost: 96
Childcare Cost: $1,143
Homes Prices: $245,709
35. Charlotte, NC
Public Schools Ranking: 49
Average Family Income: $86,107
Groceries Cost: 99
Childcare Cost: $1,387
Home Prices: $402,643
36. Winston-Salem, NC
Public Schools Ranking: 32
Average Family Income: $58,500
Groceries Cost: 95
Childcare Cost: $1,132
Home Prices: $238,243
38. Durham, NC
Public Schools Ranking: 59
Average Family Income: $83,996
Groceries Cost: 99
Childcare Cost: $1,304
Home Prices: $422,306
