To help families of all stages take a data-driven approach to finding the best communities within the American West, Stacker looked to Niche's 2019 Best Places to Raise a Family, which evaluates dozens of important components to raising a family.
It can be difficult-and to be honest, quite daunting-to find a place that checks off all the boxes, but there are neighborhoods, towns, and cities that fit everyone’s lifestyle and needs. And then there are the lifestyle considerations: the feel of the area, population density, safety, family activities, walkability of the town. The almost-always fantastic weather, entrepreneurial opportunities, focus on health, and peaceful lifestyle are just the start of why raising a family in the West can be beneficial.īut where in the West suits your family best? Choosing a place to raise a family comes with a number of considerations including the basics: cost of living, incomes in the area, quality of the public school system. With an abundance of jobs across entertainment, tech, and science, there are also many practical reasons to relocate here. The West is full of enticing natural beauty and ample professional opportunities, making it an attractive option for raising a family.