Family friendly.
It’s something that a recent real estate client of mine emphasized as a major priority when searching homes to purchase.
As a Realtor and parent of two kids, I totally get it. In fact, as we mentioned in this article, we live in Arlington because we feel it is a great place to raise our kids.
If you wonder whether or not Arlington is a great city for families, you’ll want to know about this.
Arlington ranks #13 in WalletHub.com’s recent study on the best cities in America for families.
WalletHub analyzed the 150 most populated cities in America based on metrics that indicate whether an area is good or bad for families. Factors that were considered include:
- Affordability
- Education and childcare
- Family activities and fun
- Health and safety
- Socioeconomic environment
In case you’re curious, here are the top 1o ranking cities on the list:
- Overland Park, KS
- Plano, TX
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Lincoln, NE
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Madison, WI
- Fremont, CA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Colorado, Springs, CO
- Grand Prairie, TX
In addition to Grand Prairie and Arlington, here’s where other metroplex cities that made the list ranked:
- Fort Worth (#16)
- Irving (#20)
- Garland (#28)
- Dallas (#69)
Are you surprised that Arlington ranked 13th in the country for best cities for families? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page.
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