Best and Worst States for Families

For the second consecutive year, New Hampshire ranks as the No. 1 state for families to live richer lives, finds a new study by personal finance website  GOBankingRates.

Wyoming and Virginia have moved up in the rankings as the second- and third-best states for families. New Mexico saw the most dramatic decline on the list, replacing California as the worst state for families to live richer in  2017.

• Jobs and Income: Median household income and state unemployment rate
• Housing: Median home listing price and state property tax rate
• Lifestyle: State tax rate, annual child care costs, cost of groceries and school district grade
• Healthcare: Average family health insurance premium and percentage of employer contribution to employee health insurance
• Safety: Annual Violent crime rates and property crime rates

For full study results and more details on methodology, visit: Best and Worst States for Families to Live a Richer  Life

Best States to Live  Richer

1. New Hampshire

• Median Household Income: $66,779
• Median Home List Price: $278,000
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 1.99

2. Wyoming

• Median Household Income: $58,840
• Median Home List Price: $238,125
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 2.22

3. Virginia

• Median Household Income: $65,015
• Median Home List Price: $299,950
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 1.96

4. North Dakota

• Median Household Income: $57,181
• Median Home List Price: $201,500
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 2.39

5. Delaware

• Median Household Income: $60,509
• Median Home List Price: $260,000
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 4.99

Worst States to Live Richer

1. New Mexico

• Median Household Income: $44,963
• Median Home List Price: $219,000
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 6.56

2. Louisiana

• Median Household Income: $45,047
• Median Home List Price: $204,400
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 5.4

3. California

• Median Household Income: $61,818
• Median Home List Price: $499,000
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 4.26

4. Texas

• Median Household Income: $53,207
• Median Home List Price: $270,000
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 4.12

5. Washington

• Median Household Income: $51,062
• Median Home List Price: $344,950
• Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 2.84

Additional Study  Insights

• New Mexico has the highest rate of violent crimes at 6.56 per 1,000 residents and its schools have the third-lowest grade in the U.S.
• Vermont is the safest place to live on the list with the lowest property crime and violent crime rates.
• Massachusetts has the highest-rated schools out of the 50 states on the list.

About  GOBankingRates

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