The Brief
- Fremont, California ranked No. 1 for families in 2025, thanks to high adjusted income, strong schools, and low poverty and crime rates, according to the WalletHub study.
- Overland Park, Kansas and Plano, Texas followed, noted for economic strength, low unemployment, and family-friendly safety stats.
- A related study showed Hawaii as the most expensive state to raise children, while Mississippi, South Carolina and Alabama were the least expensive.
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With families in mind, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 45 key metrics that consider essential family dynamics, such as the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.
Fremont, California is best place to raise family in 2025
By the numbers:
According to the data, Fremont, California was the best place to raise a family in 2025, due largely to economic factors. The city boasted one of the highest median family incomes after adjusting for the cost of living, at close to $130,000. It also had the third-lowest share of families living in poverty as well as the third-lowest share receiving food stamps.…