Massachusetts is one of the top states in the U.S. to raise a family, according to the latest ranking from WalletHub.
Looking at such factors as health and safety, education and child care, and access to fun family activities, WalletHub ranked Massachusetts at No. 6. The state’s schools and healthcare systems received top marks, although its housing was ranked the fifth-least affordable in the country.
Below, we’ve charted out the full top 10 in WalletHub’s rankings:
| State | Total Score | Family Fun Rank | Health/Safety Rank | Education/Child Care Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 65.81 | 13 | 7 | 7 |
| New Hampshire | 65.59 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Vermont | 65.24 | 35 | 1 | 2 |
| Minnesota | 65.22 | 30 | 5 | 10 |
| Nebraska | 64.18 | 5 | 13 | 20 |
| Massachusetts | 63.98 | 12 | 2 | 5 |
| New Jersey | 63.84 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| Iowa | 63.25 | 9 | 15 | 13 |
| Connecticut | 62.93 | 15 | 3 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 62.7 | 1 | 14 | 30 |