What are the best places to raise a family in the U.S.?

Answer 1

In a small town or in the country - in any state.

Answer 2

I'm really loving Austin, TX. I moved here from San Jose, CA and the houses are cheaper (though as a percentage, property taxes are higher), the schools significantly better, the social life is outstanding and diverse and the weather is okay (a little hot sometimes, and near freezing for a month or two of the year, but mostly shorts and tank top weather).

My kids have gotten a lot more out of the schools here though they are stricter and a little too "bible belt" for me (but that may be great for you).

Traffic is okay; a lot better than most major cities. There is an overabundance of things to do with your time. The job market is varied, there are a number of excellent universities within an hour and kids who graduate in the top 10% of their class can attend any state university they choose with guaranteed admission!

It is also one of the top 3 most educated cities in the country with a very high percentage of the population holding college degrees. It's also a strong environment for self-employed and small businesses.

So it is a vary diverse and interesting atmosphere, has decent weather, great housing for the dollar (at least it seems that way to me a former California..but still higher than many cities), a diverse and growing job market and good schools.

People love Austin so much, they come here for college and never want to leave! I've never met anyone who has lived her at some point in their life and who has left, who wouldn't come back in a heartbeat.

The negatives - the cops and politicians are jerks!

Answer 3

the Catskills in upstate NY. I grew up in a very small close knit town. i hated it when i was younger, but now that i'm older, i wouldn't have wanted to grow up anywhere else. it's beautiful in upstate NY. The Catskill mtns are breath taking and the people here for the most part are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. the schools up here are quite small, but the quality of education is great.

Answer 4

Too many places to list. Your question is too broad.

If you are planning to move to the USA I think you first need to ask yourself what type weather/climate do you like? Then decide if you like city, suburban or rural life.

Once you narrow the geography down you can focus on the best public schools in that area. Good luck

Answer 5

Raeford NC. No property tax, plenty of houses going up, and Ft. Bragg Army base near enough to send the kids to when they act up.