Best Places to Live for Families

A great place to live is not one that solely supports a family in the present, but one that will serve them for the long term. With a growing portion of Americans caring for both children and aging parents, more people want to live in cities where multigenerational families can thrive. And as the retirement dream is unraveling for many older adults who don’t want to leave the workforce or can’t afford to, finding a place to live that provides a strong job market has never been more critical. In our analysis of over 2,000 cities across the country, the ones that topped our ranking scored high on assets like health care, education, affordability, and resources for seniors. Our third annual list highlights the best place to live in each of the 50 states.