Where are the best places to put down roots if you have a family?
Homes.com created an interactive map of the top 25 family-friendly cities in the U.S. based on a variety of factors. If you're thinking about setting up shop in a new environment, you might want to take a gander at these results before packing your bags and calling the movers.
Homes.com broke down each location based on crime rate, cost of living, availability of child care services, average commute times, school quality for kindergarten through 12th grade and park acreage per capita—all aspects that are relatively important to a family with youngsters. Some of the locales that made an appearance on the list include San Antonio, San Francisco, Minneapolis and Boston.
Naturally, I'm sure you're curious where exactly NYC stacks up on the list. Fear not Empire State residents—your beloved locale might not have cracked the top 10, but it is ranked at number 14 overall. What possibly brought down its status is commute time (go on, vent about the MTA and get it out of your system) and the cost of living. But when it comes to aspects such as child care services, we've got it on lock.
Curious about where other locations fall on the interactive map? Check it out here. Happy house hunting.
Need inspo for family-friendly activities in NYC? Grab a bite at one of the best outdoor restaurants NYC has to offer, then take a trip to check out these kids' attractions and finish up the day with a night on the couch watching one of these kids' movies the whole crew will love.
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