Here Are The 10 Best Cities In Ohio To Raise A Family

Have you ever been curious to know where the best places in Ohio are to settle down and raise a family? According to NerdWallet's "Best Cities for Young Families in Ohio," the following 10 cities in Ohio are the best places to start a family. All data is based on the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Home affordability, growth and prosperity, family friendliness and educational quality were analyzed. (GreatSchools ranks are based on a 1-10 scale.)

1. Springboro

Springboro received a GreatSchools rank of 9 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 37.9 percent. The median home value in Springboro was $201,900 and the median family income in 2013 was $105,644. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 46.09 percent.

2. Pickerington

Pickerington received a GreatSchools rank of 8 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 39.5 percent. The median home value in Pickerington was $183,200 and the median family income in 2013 was $87,068. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 36.76 percent.

3. Mason

Mason received a GreatSchools rank of 10 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 33.2 percent. The median home value in Mason was $221,500 and the median family income in 2013 was $107,519. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 62.99 percent.

4. Hilliard

Hilliard received a GreatSchools rank of 8 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 34.4 percent. The median home value in Hilliard was $205,000 and the median family income in 2013 was $99,713. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 44.48 percent.

5. Solon

Solon received a GreatSchools rank of 10 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 35.1 percent. The median home value in Solon was $266,300 and the median family income in 2013 was $109,315. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 38.54 percent.

6. Hudson

Hudson received a GreatSchools rank of 10 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 36 percent. The median home value in Hudson was $289,900 and the median family income in 2013 was $131,688. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 32.81 percent.

7. Norton

Norton received a GreatSchools rank of 8 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 22 percent. The median home value in Norton was $137,800 and the median family income in 2013 was $71,810. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 52.51 percent.

8. Wadsworth

Wadsworth received a GreatSchools rank of 8 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 25.6 percent. The median home value in Wadsworth was $159,200 and the median family income in 2013 was $72,526. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 49.22 percent.

9. Harrison

Harrison received a GreatSchools rank of 6 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 29.5 percent. The median home value in Harrison was $147,500 and the median family income in 2013 was $77,538. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 68.17 percent.

10. Rocky River

Rocky River received a GreatSchools rank of 10 and the percentage of families with at least one child under 18 was 20.2 percent. The median home value in Rocky River was $199,100 and the median family income in 2013 was $96,648. Additionally, the family income growth between 1999 and 2013 was 87.17 percent.

What did you think of this list? Do you live in any of these cities? Are they a great place to raise a family?  Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below.