What do you think? Is Florida a great place to raise a family?
There’s plenty of sunshine, state and national parks, beaches, etc. but having fun isn’t the only consideration.
Personal finance company WalletHub looked at 182 cities across the United States, ranking them on metrics ranging from housing affordability to the quality of schools.
Florida didn’t do so hot (pun intended). In fact, one Florida city ranked in the bottom 10, and you’ll have to scroll down quite a ways to find the highest-ranked city, which came in at No. 49.
Here’s what WalletHub found.
What are the best places to raise a family?
WalletHub’s top 10 places to raise a family in 2026 were:
What are top-ranked places in Florida to raise a family?
Top-ranked places in Florida to raise a family in 2026 were:
Tell us what you think: Is Florida a good place to raise a family?
Do you agree with WalletHub’s ranking of Florida cities? Tell us what you think in the survey above.
How did Florida rank in some of the metrics used by WalletHub?
It was a mixed bag for Florida in WalletHub’s study in the metrics used. Here are some highlights:
Methodology used by WalletHub in best places to raise a family
WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities to determine which cities “are most conducive to family life.”
Metrics used included:
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Is Florida good place to raise family? Study reveals low ranking
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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