Massachusetts City Named Most Family-Friendly Destination in US

According to a recent ranking, Massachusetts is the most family-friendly location in America.

 

Opendoor has issued its “2023 Family-Friendly Cities” ranking, and Somerville ranked first. Other New England cities were not recognized.

 

Berkley, California, Cliffside Park, New Jersey, Arlington, Virginia, and Watauga, Texas rounded out the top five family-friendly communities according to Opendoor.

 

According to Opendoor, this year’s list honored communities across the country that provide outdoor spaces and parks, while the 2022 list emphasized “small-town feel with big city amenities.”

 

“This year’s reflects families’ desire for community, simpler living, and an opportunity to build a network of like-minded families,” Opendoor wrote. “Our 2023 locations also offer close access to parks, recreation, and kid-friendly entertainment.”

 

Opendoor emphasized the importance of fresh air when compiling the list, adding that time spent in green space has been linked to lower stress levels and overall better physical health and wellness.

 

Somerville has 60 parks in all, and every inhabitant lives within a 10-minute walk of a park.

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