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Kid-Friendly Cities

Even your tots will enjoy the move, especially if it means a new home in one of these kid-friendly cities. These cities were chosen based on the quality of their educational system, low crime rates and percentage of families in the area. Results based on OnBoard data: Blue Ribbon Schools (educational climate), crime rate, percentage of household w/families. This one broken down by blue ribbon schools then lowest crime rate.
  • South Burlington, Vt. 5 – 32 – 4.26
  • Walnut Creek, Calif. 5 – 44 – 3.64
  • Oak Ridge, Tenn. 5 – 48 – 4.10
  • San Mateo, Calif. 5 – 50 – 3.34
  • Brentwood, Tenn. 5 – 55 – 3.88
  • Ridgeland Miss. 5 – 59 – 4.51
  • Columbia, Md. 4.75 – 57 – 4.15
  • Boulder, Colo. 4.66 – 53 – 3.88
  • Bloomington, Ill. 4.5 – 44 – 3.98
  • Danville, Va. 4.5 – 54 – 3.81