The 5 Best Cities To Raise a Family
With highly rated schools, pristine parks, affordable neighborhoods and great support networks , Overland Park ranks at the top as a great city for families, with one of the lowest divorce rates .Located 15 minutes from downtown Kansas City, Overland Park provides children with an environment to thrive, thanks largely to city spending and programming geared to families. It has one of the highest median family salaries when adjusted for the cost of living.
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Plano boasts one of the highest high school graduations rates in the country and the highest median family salary adjusted for the cost of living. Parents and educators can easily find ways to keep children engaged, learning and healthy. Along with playgrounds and recreation centers like the Plano Aquatic Center and the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, the city provides opportunities to explore nature, such as hiking at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve.
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This scenic beach community has high graduation rates, many local amenities, and a stable and affordable housing market and gets high marks for health, safety, education, and childcare.
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Downtown Lincoln is a hot real estate market, sandwiched between the Nebraska State Capitol building and the University of Nebraska and caters to both the college and business crowd. Lincoln has good public schools, plenty of family activities and fun and ranks at the top in terms of affordability and health and safety.
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Sioux Falls enjoys a strong local economy, better than average education and childcare, and is one of the most affordable cities in the country. The city is financially sound and boasts a high standard of living and quality of government services. From the famous Falls Park to an array of entertainment, shopping, and family activities, Sioux Falls is a family-friendly community.
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