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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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).
