Best small towns to raise a family in every state

Jody Ellis

Best small towns to raise a family in every state

There's something about living in a small town, whether it's the sense of community, the lack of crowded spaces, more options for outdoor fun, lower crime rates, or just a less hectic daily pace. Now more than ever, families are embracing the idea of small-town life, moving out of big cities as they seek out a quieter, slower, and (possibly) safer place to raise their children.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the tables turned. Fewer folks left rural America for white-collar jobs in the cities. And once working from home became an option for office-based workers, many former urbanites took the opportunity to escape city life. This proved particularly true for adults aged 25 to 44, who, according to the University of Virginia's