According to a recent analysis by Forbes, Raleigh is the number 1 city in the country for attracting families.
The rankings are based on demographic data on the increase in the number of children aged 5 to 14 and the number of children aged 5-14 per capita.
“We picked this age range because it encompasses when parents often move due to such issues as school quality, the cost of housing and long-term economic security,” Forbes says.
Here’s the full list of the top 10 cities in the country for families: