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Best States to Raise Your Family in 2019

Best Places to Raise Your Family

By Jade PulmanPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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One of the biggest choices that you will have to make when you are raising a family is where you should live. When you are trying to find a place to live, you will want to find a location that is safe, has reasonable costs of living, plenty of professional opportunities, and good schools. There are five states across the country that are considered among the best places to raise a family as they have a variety of amenities that are unmatched by other states.

Minnesota

While most people associate the state of Minnesota with cold and dark winters, it is actually a great place to live and raise a family. The state is well known for its thousands of lakes and ponds, which gives you great places to play hockey in the winter and spend time swimming and boating in the summer. Beyond that, Minnesota has a very healthy budget and the city of Minneapolis provides plenty of great professional opportunities. Further, home affordability, child care costs, and overall cost of living are well below the national average. At the same time, the state is considered to have a good educational system.

New Jersey

Compared to other states on this list, New Jersey has some of the higher state and property taxes. However, there are plenty of benefits that come with living in the state. One of the main advantages is that it has one of the best public school systems in the country. Once you are done with high school, there are also plenty of higher education options in the state. Many people also like to live in New Jersey as it has a variety of suburbs that are located near New York City, which has many great professional opportunities.

Utah

If you are looking to live in a state that has a very unique geography, Utah is a great option. While the south of Utah is a practical desert, the northern part is the home to the Great Salt Lake and amazing mountains that are ideal for skiing and hiking. Families will also enjoy the fun Thanksgiving Point and other landmarks that are ideal for kids. Further, you will enjoy the reasonable housing prices, lower cost of childcare, and great education through the public school systems across the state.

North Dakota

When you are looking for a state that has great cost of living, a good public educational system, and a lot of outdoor and healthy recreational options, North Dakota is a great place to raise a family. The state of North Dakota is very well known for having a lot of great things for someone to enjoy, including plenty of options for hiking, camping, and other family activities. It also has seen a big improvement in the economy over the past decade due to the focus on energy in the state. This means it will likely continue to grow in coming years as more great jobs come into the market.

Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin will provide anyone with a great balance of big cities, local vacation destinations, college towns, and quaint rural communities. When you come into Wisconsin with a growing family, you will find that it is generally a very safe place to live and the cost of living is below the average across the country. Wisconsin also has a lot that you can do with your family for fun. Between the cities of Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, there are always live sporting events going on. Wisconsin also has many great summer festivals, local lakes, and state activities that are fun to experience.

Ultimately, picking a place to live is a big decision. When you are looking for your next place to live, it is important that you find a location that is right for you and your family. These five could be a good fit based on what you are looking for.

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