These California cities are the best places to raise a family, new study shows

The Brief

  • A new study by WalletHub ranks the best U.S. cities for raising a family in 2025.
  • Fremont, California, tops the list due to strong economic factors, high-quality education, and health metrics.
  • The ranking considers 45 metrics across categories like affordability, health and safety, and family fun.

LOS ANGELES Two California cities were recently named among the best U.S. cities for raising a family in 2025, according to a new study from WalletHub.

What we know:

Fremont, California, took the #1 spot for another year. According to the study, Fremont ranked first due to its strong economic indicators, including a high median family income of nearly $130,000 after adjusting for the cost of living.

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