Michigan is Low on the List of ‘Best Places to Raise a Family’

As a first-time mom, here is perhaps the biggest thing I'm learning: being a parent is tough.

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For real. While it's the most fulfilling thing I've done, it's certainly the toughest too. There are so many things to worry about when you have a little one... are they going to the right school? Are they getting a proper diet? Is their mind being enriched enough?

Those questions are partly answered by where you live because where you live can make a big difference. This brings us to the question that umbrellas all the others: where's the best place to raise a family?

What's the Best State to Raise a Family?

That's the question that WalletHub asked and answered; Which are the best and worst states to raise a family? WalletHub compared all 50 states across multiple indicators to determine which states were the most family-friendly. Those indicators include;

• Family Fun Rank - How many families had young children, the number of "family-friendly" attractions nearby, and how many children live in neighborhoods with a park or playground
• Health & Safety Rank - how many children have health insurance vs. those that don't, the infant mortality rate, violent crimes per capita
• Education & Child Care Rank - the quality of public schools, graduation rate, child care quality and costs
• Affordability Rank - housing affordability, paid family leave, median annual family income
• Socio-economics Rank - the separation/divorce rate, the share of families living in poverty, unemployment rank

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WalletHub analyzed the data and gave a ranking to each of the 50 states. And despite the fact that I absolutely adored growing up in Michigan, it turns out it might not be the best state in which to raise a family.

Best & Worst States to Raise a Family 2024

See where Michigan falls on the list and how it compares to the other states across America.