Frederick Reese

Best places to raise a family in the Midwest

Family-friendly and affordable are the two qualities drawing more and more people to the Midwest. Although the West and South continue to boom in population, nearly one in five homebuyers moved to the Midwest in 2024.

Of course, the Midwest is drawing new residents for additional reasons, including better home values, increased personal safety, higher-quality schools, and shorter commute times. Others move as rising temperatures and extreme weather events cause the price of home insurance to skyrocket. Most Midwest homeowners spend less of their income on home insurance than those in the South.

The Midwest also offers a slower pace of life, which many crave in our ever-quickening society. This is a significant considerati

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