In this article we discuss the 5 best places to live in the US for families. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these great American spots to settle, go to 25 Best Places to Live in the US for Families.
5. Madison, Wisconsin
Population – 258,054
Weather – warm and wet summers; freezing, dry, and windy winters; partly cloudy year-round. Typical temperature variation over the course of the year from 13°F to 82°F and is rarely below -7°F or above 90°F.
Madison is an A+ player in Good for Families, Commute, and Nightlife categories, A player in the Public Schools and Outdoor activities, and A- in the Jobs, Health & Fitness, and Diversity ranking. There are 8 colleges and universities in Madison, 10 museums, and a planetarium – MMSD Planetarium.
4. Raleigh, North Carolina
Population – 469,298
Weather – hot and muggy summers, short and very cold winters, and it is wet and partly cloudy year-round. Temperature varies from 33°F to 89°F and is rarely below 20°F or above 95°F.69,298
In Raleigh, you’ll find Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Raleigh-Durham International Airport Observation Park, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and other tourist attractions such as JC Raulston Arboretum. Raleigh has an A+ranking in the Good for Families and A in Public Schools categories. Raleigh is also home to 10 colleges and universities.
3. Irvine, California
Population – 282,572
Weather – short, warm, arid, and clear; long, cool, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 47°F to 82°F and is rarely below 40°F or above 90°F.
The top 3 opener is our 3rd and smallest Californian destination in our top. Irvine is a small family oasis, an almost straight A+ player: Good for Families, Public Schools, Outdoor Activities, Health & Fitness, Weather, Diversity.
2. Plano, Texas
Population – 288,061
Weather – hot and muggy summers; cold and windy winters, and it is partly cloudy year-round. The temperature typically varies from 37°F to 96°F and is rarely below 24°F or above 101°F.
Plano stands out in the following: Public Schools, Good for Families, Jobs, and Diversity. Though a small, quiet farming community, Plano is known for the strong job market and a couple of Fortune 1000 companies that reside there, along with other around 10K businesses.
1. Arlington, Virginia
Population – 236,842
Weather – warm and muggy summers; very cold winters; it is partly cloudy year-round. Typical temperature variation from 28°F to 87°F and is rarely below 16°F or above 95°F.
Arlington is great in the following categories: Good for Families, Public Schools, Health & Fitness, and Nightlife. Arlington area is home to 43 colleges and universities. You’ll also find over a dozen museums and science centers in the area. Enjoy your time!
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