The Best States for Raising a Family in 2025 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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.