👨👩👧👦 Best Towns for Families
Updated Mar 14, 2026 · 25 towns ranked by data
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Norfolk County · Pop. 29,600
$1,100,000
Home Value
0.3/1k
Crime Rate
45
Walk Score
$155,000
Income
76
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75
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DuPage County · Pop. 149,540
$425,000
Home Value
0.8/1k
Crime Rate
38
Walk Score
$118,000
Income
74
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Onondaga County · Pop. 2,500
$420,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
50
Walk Score
$72,000
Income
72
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Denton County · Pop. 79,828
$450,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
18
Walk Score
$120,000
Income
72
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70
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Clackamas County · Pop. 40,162
$680,000
Home Value
0.8/1k
Crime Rate
35
Walk Score
$105,000
Income
70
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Cook/Lake County · Pop. 10,300
$550,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
30
Walk Score
$120,000
Income
69
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CoronadoCA
San Diego County · Pop. 24,697
$1,450,000
Home Value
0.8/1k
Crime Rate
62
Walk Score
$105,000
Income
69
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Monterey County · Pop. 3,800
$1,400,000
Home Value
0.8/1k
Crime Rate
65
Walk Score
$95,000
Income
69
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DarienCT
Fairfield County · Pop. 21,500
$1,350,000
Home Value
0.3/1k
Crime Rate
35
Walk Score
$160,000
Income
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How We Scored This
The safest, best-schooled, and most family-friendly communities in America.
Schools
Weight: 25% · Higher is better
Safety
Weight: 20% · Lower is better
Income
Weight: 15% · Higher is better
Commute
Weight: 10% · Lower is better
Affordability
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Walkability
Weight: 15% · Higher is better