Here’s a closer look:

• Families move often and for various reasons, both good and bad, the report notes. For example, a relocation might be prompted by a new job or financial opportunity or the opposite, a job loss or foreclosure. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American can expect to move an estimated 11.7 times!
• WalletHub analyzed more than 180 U.S. cities based on 45 key metrics including housing affordability, the quality of local school and healthcare systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation.
• Cities that had lower crime rates, excellent public transportation, easy access to recreational green spaces and more diverse cultural resources ranked higher in the study than locations without those assets.

For additional details including which cities came out on top, view WalletHub’s report, “2023’s Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family.”

Pat Sherlock is the founder of QFS Sales Solutions, an organization that helps organizations improve their sales talent management and performance. For more information, visit https://patsherlock.com.