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From coast to coast, we scoured the country and crunched the numbers looking at cities big and small to create this year’s list of Parenting’s Best Cities for Families. Find out where your hometown ranks on our list!

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1. Boston, Massachusetts
Offering urban life with a focus on education, Boston is a classically great town in which to raise a family.
10 Safest Cities in America
We found the ten communities where crimes rates are low and families can feel the safest in.
8. Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the type of city where parents can enjoy the culture and entertainment that such an urban environment offers while appreciating the green space and healthy living for their children.
10 Best Cities for Education
These cities stood out when we compared educational benchmarks like graduation rates, math and reading scores, per-student spending, and class sizes.
5. Cheyenne, Wyoming
The city's culture is heavily tied to the presence of the F. E. Warren Air Force Base, which helps keep the unemployment rate low. 
10 Cities with the Best Economies for Families
Families living in these cities can enjoy economic growth, stability and improved housing markets.
10. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This little city on the banks of the Big Sioux River offers parents a combination of low unemployment and a stable housing market. 
3. Portland, Maine
Away from the hustle of the big urban centers of the Northeast, Portland is a tranquil kid-friendly city to call home.
2. Burlington, Vermont
With afterschool ski programs (often free), fresh veggies at school, parks at every turn, farmers’ markets and plenty of snow, Burlington offers an idyllic place to raise a kid.
10 Worst Cities for Education
Based on graduation rates, math and reading scores, per-student spending and class sizes, these cities were the worst performers.
6. Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC
With a bustling economy, the Arlington/DC area provides great jobs for parents and a great cultural spot to raise kids. 
7. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
The Twin Cities’ dual commitment to green living gives parents the opportunity to enjoy big city life without sacrificing health and safety.
10 Most Dangerous Cities in America
The bottom cities on our list need to work on lowering their crime rates and creating safer communities for families.

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