New Jersey’s ranking for raising families is not impressive

A recent study naming the best places in America to raise a family does not provide a lot of good news for New Jersey.

Is New Jersey A Good Place To Raise A Child?

So many residents in New Jersey love raising a family in the Garden State because of the lovely suburban environment, the excellent education ratings, and the nice people.

But according to a recent study published by WalletHub, you have to dig deep into a list of the top places in America to find a town in New Jersey.

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The report listed the best places to raise a family, and the first town, Jersey City, doesn’t appear until #45.

The Rankings For The Best Places In New Jersey To Raise A Family

If you’re wondering how many New Jersey towns or cities made the top 100, you already know. It’s just the one.

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The next time a New Jersey location makes the list, it’s Newark, and it’s all the way down at #177.

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Some of the highlights include the fact that Newark has among the fewest playgrounds per capita in the nation.

The Best Place To Raise A Child In America

The best place to raise a child in America, according to this study, is Fremont, California, followed by Overland Park, Kansas, and Irvine, California.

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The study determined the results by considering many factors, including family fun, health and safety, and education and child care scores.