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Best places to raise a family in the West

While we're pretty far removed from the Westward expansion of the 1800s, there are still plenty of enticing reasons to move out West, including the natural beauty and ample professional opportunities that make it a wonderful place to raise a family. The most recent census data released in May 2025 showed continued population growth for the region . Smaller cities and towns experienced tinier bumps, while larger cities saw a growth rate of around 1%. Los Angeles, in particular, drew 31,000 residents in 2025, earning it third place among the country's largest-gaining cities.

Of course, there are endless attractive destinations across the region, most of which don't have the name recognition of LA. The abundance of jobs in entert

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