When it comes to national rankings, it’s not every day we get to celebrate a win here in Miami. Normally, we lead the pack in things like “least affordable housing” and “most batsh*t drivers.” Today, though, we’re leaning into our lesser-known wholesome side.
According to a new survey by Fortune, Palm Beach County's Wellington is the 36th best place to live in the U.S. for families, the only Florida town to make the list, and a title we will gladly claim as the Miami metropolitan area's own.
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The report analyzed over 2,000 cities and towns with approximately 20,000 residents or more across the 50 states, weighing data in several different categories, including livability, education, resources for aging adults, financial health and general wellness.
“Situated in sunny South Florida about 30 minutes west of West Palm Beach, Wellington…is a well-manicured and wealthy village also known as the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World,” reads the study, also mentioning that the city boasts a 65-mile bridle trail system, a 30-acre wetlands park and an environmental preserve with 365 acres of trails for hiking and horseback riding.
Wellington’s proximity to Miami—less than 1.5 hours via Florida’s Turnpike—is also a big plus.
“For everyday locals, the rural but pristine village is family-friendly, providing a high quality of life, great schools, three nearby hospitals and numerous recreational activities,” continues the write-up. “There’s a tennis complex, aquatics center and acres of golf country.”
Got a growing family? Maybe it’s time to consider a move to Wellington—though with a median sale price for single-family residences of $633,853 in 2022, don’t expect to avoid those sky-high Miami prices if you do.
The 50 best places to live for families in the U.S.
1. Silver Spring, Maryland
2. Upper Merion, Pennsylvania
3. Chantilly, Virginia
4. Ann Arbor, Michigan
5. Mason, Ohio
6. Franklin, Tennessee
7. Lafayette, Colorado
8. Overland Park, Kansas
9. Morristown, New Jersey
10. Portsmouth, New Hampshire
11. Somerville, Massachusetts
12. Woodbury, Minnesota
13. Frisco, Texas
14. San Jose, California
15. North Hempstead, New York
16. Bethany, Oregon
17. South Portland, Maine
18. Middletown, Wisconsin
19. Westfield, Indiana
20. West Chicago, Illinois
21. Shoreline, Washington
22. Sandy, Utah
23. Middletown, Delaware
24. Iowa City, Iowa
25. Wake Forest, North Carolina
26. Bozeman, Montana
27. Suwanee, Georgia
28. Kapolei, Hawaii
29. South Burlington, Vermont
30. Meridian, Idaho
31. O'Fallon, Missouri
32. Stamford, Connecticut
33. Bentonville, Arkansas
34. Alabaster, Alabama
35. Rio Rancho, New Mexico
36. Wellington, Florida
37. Chandler, Arizona
38. Omaha, Nebraska
39. Fargo, North Dakota
40. Georgetown, Kentucky
41. Rock Hill, South Carolina
42. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
43. Cheyenne, Wyoming
44. Anchorage, Alaska
45. Morgantown, West Virginia
46. Olive Branch, Mississippi
47. Providence, Rhode Island
48. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
49. Enterprise, Nevada
50. Lafayette, Louisiana