Families move often – in fact, the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. Plus, around 25.6 million Americans, or 7.8% of the population, moved in 2023.
Moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss.
A recent WalletHub study compared over 180 U.S. cities on family-friendliness, considering factors like housing costs, school quality, healthcare access, and recreation opportunities. Unfortunately for North Carolina, two cities—Fayetteville and Winston-Salem—landed near the bottom of the rankings.
How They Scored:
- Fayetteville, NC
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- Overall Rank: 150
- Total Score: 45.05
- Family Fun Rank: 117
- Health & Safety Rank: 130
- Education & Child Care Rank: 91
- Affordability Rank: 162
- Socioeconomics Rank: 127
- Winston-Salem, NC
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- Overall Rank: 155
- Total Score: 44.36
- Family Fun Rank: 110
- Health & Safety Rank: 150
- Education & Child Care Rank: 151
- Affordability Rank: 126
- Socioeconomics Rank: 121