Only 1 California city made ‘top places to raise a family' list

Even as many Silicon Valley residents pack up and leave for more affordable places like Phoenix, Las Vegas and even Seattle, U.S. and World Report ...

August 18, 2023
6:58 PM

Even as many Silicon Valley residents pack up and leave for more affordable places like Phoenix, Las Vegas and even Seattle, U.S. and World Report has ranked San Jose the second best area of the country in which to raise a family. It was the lone Golden State metro among 25 family-friendly locales noted by the news publication, known for its voluminous rankings and lists. U.S. looked at factors including cost of living, average salary, quality of high school education and crime rates to determine the most desirable metro areas for families looking to relocate.

Ethan Varian