When you’re first starting a family, there are many things to consider: What will we name the baby? What color should we paint the nursery? Can I afford to stay home? Needless to say, there are many things you’ll be asking yourself that you’ve never thought of before, with one of the most important questions being “Where will we raise our family?” If this sounds like you, read on as we take a brief look at NerdWallet’s Best Cities for Young Families in Kansas list.
- Andover
Andover Police Department Facebook Conveniently located near Wichita, Andover is a thriving community that has seen a 47% income increase, 75% population growth and a GreatSchools rating of 8.
- Spring Hill
City of Spring Hill, Kansas Facebook In addition to its small town feel, Spring Hill boasts a 60% median growth income (from 1999-2012), plans to add more outdoor recreation and offers low student-to-teacher ratios.
- Mulvane
City of Mulvane, Kansas Facebook Noted as a “small-town vibe with access to urban areas,” Mulvane has shown a 45% income growth in the past 10 years, strong community pride and offers the best of both worlds with the Kansas Turnpike on one side and the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on the other.
- Hays
Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook Hays, Kansas is home to strong schools, a quaint downtown area and several highly anticipated annual family events.
- Gardner
City of Gardner, KS Government Facebook Just a hop, skip and a jump away from KC, Garnder boasts not just an expanding school district, but highly rated schools and ample outdoor activities as well.
- Eudora
City of Eudora Facebook With a population of a little more than 6,000, Eudora made the list because of its 50% median income rise in the past 10 years, in addition to their plans for growing the downtown area and several annual family events.
- Abilene
Abilene Parks and Recreation Facebook It’s no wonder Ike liked Abilene; the town has a 54% long-term rise in median income, affordable housing (the median home value in 2012 was $114,400), and a growing outdoors scene.
- Arkansas City
City of Arkansas City Facebook Arkansas City is truly “Between Rivers, Among Friends” with their median monthly home costs of $925, affordable housing (the median home value in 2012 was $61,200) and affordable education.
- De Soto
De Soto Chamber of Commerce Facebook De Soto isn’t just growing in population, it’s also growing beautiful parks and outdoor areas, as well as the minds of children. (GreatSchools gives them an 8 rating).
- Overland Park
Visit Overland Park Facebok The OP definitely goes “Above and Beyond” with their ample job opportunities, recreation and schools. (GreatSchools also gave Overland Park an 8).
For more complete details regarding the rankings of these cities, read NerdWallet’s in-depth article here.
Andover Police Department Facebook
Conveniently located near Wichita, Andover is a thriving community that has seen a 47% income increase, 75% population growth and a GreatSchools rating of 8.
City of Spring Hill, Kansas Facebook
In addition to its small town feel, Spring Hill boasts a 60% median growth income (from 1999-2012), plans to add more outdoor recreation and offers low student-to-teacher ratios.
City of Mulvane, Kansas Facebook
Noted as a “small-town vibe with access to urban areas,” Mulvane has shown a 45% income growth in the past 10 years, strong community pride and offers the best of both worlds with the Kansas Turnpike on one side and the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on the other.
Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook
Hays, Kansas is home to strong schools, a quaint downtown area and several highly anticipated annual family events.
City of Gardner, KS Government Facebook
Just a hop, skip and a jump away from KC, Garnder boasts not just an expanding school district, but highly rated schools and ample outdoor activities as well.
City of Eudora Facebook
With a population of a little more than 6,000, Eudora made the list because of its 50% median income rise in the past 10 years, in addition to their plans for growing the downtown area and several annual family events.
Abilene Parks and Recreation Facebook
It’s no wonder Ike liked Abilene; the town has a 54% long-term rise in median income, affordable housing (the median home value in 2012 was $114,400), and a growing outdoors scene.
City of Arkansas City Facebook
Arkansas City is truly “Between Rivers, Among Friends” with their median monthly home costs of $925, affordable housing (the median home value in 2012 was $61,200) and affordable education.
De Soto Chamber of Commerce Facebook
De Soto isn’t just growing in population, it’s also growing beautiful parks and outdoor areas, as well as the minds of children. (GreatSchools gives them an 8 rating).
Visit Overland Park Facebok
The OP definitely goes “Above and Beyond” with their ample job opportunities, recreation and schools. (GreatSchools also gave Overland Park an 8).
Do you live in any of these family-friendly cities?
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