Jan 30, 2025
The Best States for Raising a Family in 2025 ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ

What We're Showing
This graphic shows the best U.S. states for raising a family in 2025, based on data from WalletHub.
Methodology
States were scored out of 100 based on 50 indicators including:
- Median family income
- Educational quality
- Housing affordability
- Health care quality
- Paid family leave
Key Takeaways
- Ranking first overall is Massachusetts, known for the nation's best public school system, water quality, and job security conditions.
- Following next in line is Minnesota, which ranks second in median family income in addition to having one of the highest life expectancy rates in the country.
- New Mexico falls in last place due to the state having high crime rates, low median family incomes, and the second-highest child care costs nationally.