3rd annual list names the city in each U.S. state most likely to support the wellbeing of multigenerational families
NEW YORK, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today Fortune launches the third annual Fortune 50 Best Places to Live for Families 2024, showcasing the cities and towns across America that best support the unique needs of multigenerational families. Two cities—top-ranked Silver Spring, MD, and Portsmouth, NH—made the top 10 for the second year in a row. Iowa City is the only locale to make the list three years in a row.
This year’s Fortune 50 Best Places to Live highlights a city in each state where multigenerational families are most likely to have access to great schools, highly recommended hospitals, affordable housing, resources for older adults, and a strong sense of community. The ranking is created annually as part of Fortune Well, Fortune’s health and wellness hub, which features tips and insights working professionals need to thrive in their careers and personal lives.
The top 10 Fortune Best Places to Live for Families 2024 are:
- Silver Spring, MD
- Township of Upper Merion, PA
- Chantilly, VA
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Mason, OH
- Franklin, TN
- Lafayette, CO
- Overland Park, KS
- Morristown, NJ
- Portsmouth, NH
“The 50 Fortune Best Places to Live for Families list is based on a robust data set to help our readers find places to settle down with ample resources to support their families for the future,” said Fortune senior reporter Alexa Mikhail, who dove into data sets to develop the ranking. “Where we live plays a critical role in determining the strength of our community ties, which most heavily impacts our well-being, happiness, and health at work and at home. It’s why a list like this is critical.”
“As a growing number of people find themselves in the sandwich generation—squeezed between caring for kids and aging parents—they are increasingly looking for communities that support the needs of caregivers and multigenerational families,” said Jennifer Fields, Fortune Well editor. “In our research, the cities that rose to the top were those that had a range of resources and amenities that appeal to their oldest and youngest residents.”
