Best Cities for Raising a Family: Why Grand Rapids

And The top spot is awarded to (drum roll please): Grand Rapids, Michigan! According to a poll from Forbes.com the # 1 spot for “Best Cities for Raising a Family” goes to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Rankings (of 100 largest metros):

Median Income: 65 Cost of Living Index: 6 Housing Affordability: 7 Commuting: 22 Pct. Owning Homes: 5 (75%) Crime: 27 Education: 35.

President Gerald Ford’s hometown is home to several furniture makers. The public school system is supplemented by several charter schools.

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