Choosing the right and perfect place that you can call home can be a tricky one. If you are unsure where to move yet, you may consider Minnesota as one of your top choice. According to wallet hub published in June of 2019, Minnesota Ranked 2 of the best states to live in and raise a family. Affordability, economy, education and child care, health and safety and family fun were the categories use to determine its ranking. And, on their most recent review in January of 2020, Minnesota is now at Rank 1.
- Economy
Minnesota is the best place to raise a family given its strong economy and high house hold income. It also houses numerous large corporations that give higher job opportunities and security. And to name a few, there you will find Target, United Health Group, Cargill, US Bank, Best Buy, Medronic and Mayo Clinic. More so, the cost of Housing and rentals are affordable base on per median annual family income.
- Education and Child Care
Out of the 50 states across, education and child care in Minnesota was ranked 6 on the most recent evaluation done by WalletHub in January of this year. The state believes that students getting a higher education will prepare students to compete in having a better life which in turn will contribute to the state’s economy. Child care on the other hand is one of the largest expenses in a family this is the reason why having an affordable and quality child care program. The state provides child care assistance for qualified income eligible families to help parents giving children a healthy development.
- Family Fun
Minnesota also has so many kid-friendly attractions like museums, zoos and amusement parks. To name a few, there’s Wabasha-Kellogg that will reconnects children to nature, it also hosts educational programs. Ely and Lake Vermillion is a duo wild life centers that offers daily educational and adventure program. Down town St. Paul houses different family attractions too like Children’s Museum, History Center, Science Museum and Bell Museum.
There are many other reasons why Minnesota is an ideal place to build a family. Sure any state can have what you are looking for, but finding the perfect place can be frustrating, there for you have to know the important factors to consider and your priority in choosing the perfect place to live.