This FL City Among Top 10 Best Places To Raise Children

TAMPA, FL — A new study evaluating the best places in the U.S. to raise children ranked several Florida cities among the best, with Tampa scoring in the top 10.

The study was released on Friday by Hire A Helper using data from Niche and SmartAsset, which analyzed 10 factors families consider when they relocate, including:

• Median household income

• Cost of living

• Childcare expenses

• State-paid family leave policies

• Ease for working parents

• Public school quality

• Family health and safety

• Family-friendliness ratings

• Family fun

• Park quality

The study compiled data to rank 55 U.S. cities based on their performance using the 10 factors cited by Hire A Helper.

The study compiled data to rank 55 U.S. cities based on their performance using the 10 factors cited by Hire A Helper. Among the California cities to earn a spot on the list were Tampa (No. 6), Orlando (No. 17) and Miami (No. 30).

Ranked in order, the top 10 U.S. cities to move for raising children were:

1. Irvine, CA

2. Plano, TX

3. San Diego, CA

4. San Francisco, CA

5. Seattle, WA

6. Tampa, FL

7. San Jose, CA

8. Boise, ID

9. New York, NY

10. Madison, WI

Learn more about Hire A Helper's top cities to raise children in the U.S.