The quality of school systems is one of the most common reasons that people choose to move, followed closely by job opportunities and changes in family status. For many buyers, the search for an affordable house that is both in a good school district and close enough to work means living in the suburbs. Luckily, the U.S. is chalk full of charming small towns that make for great family communities. <\/p>\n
The Business Insider recently created a list of the top 50 best suburbs in America<\/a> based on average commute times, median household income, poverty and crime rates, public school rating (based on ratings from GreatSchools.org<\/a>), and housing affordability. They reviewed data from 2,754 municipalities in the U.S., focusing on suburbs located within 40 kilometers of a metropolitan area, and with populations between 5,000 and 100,000. <\/p>\n Here are the top ten best suburbs in America today. <\/p>\n With its close proximity to Houston\u2019s Galleria mall, mature oak trees, and multitude of parks, Bellaire is a very desirable place to put down roots. The school system rated 6 out of 10, the median commute time is less than 20 minutes, and the unemployment rate is low at 3.7%. The population is 17,223. <\/p>\n Fox Chapel is only 10 miles from Pittsburgh, and has fabulous schools that rate 10 out of 10 on the GreatSchools.org website. The community is almost 100% residential, but it also has churches, private clubs, and private schools. The average household income is $174,924, and the population is 5,390. <\/p>\n Indian Hill is another suburb with a top notch, 10 out of 10, school system. It is located just northeast of Cincinnati, with 5,797 residents. This rural town has a legendary red schoolhouse and charming appeal. The median household income in Indian Hill is $207,067. <\/p>\n Home to the famous Big Pecan Tree, Highland Park hosts Dallas County\u2019s annual tree lighting to celebrate the Christmas holiday. This town of 8,706 people is only 3 miles north of Dallas, and scores 8 out of 10 for great schools. It has many parks, and an average household income of $191,422. <\/p>\n Piedmont is full of great attributes that make it desirable: five landscaped city parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a great location near the San Francisco Bay. With more than 82% of its citizen\u2019s having received a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher, Piedmont\u2019s 10,852 residents are highly educated and well-off (median household income of $207,222). The school system is also top tier, scoring 10 out of 10. <\/p>\n This suburb is located between San Francisco and San Jose, and features native live oak, white oak, bay, redwood, and cedar trees. Atherton\u2019s 6,993 residents are the wealthiest on Business Insider\u2019s 50 suburbs list\u2014the average household income is $239,886. The school system rates an 8 out of 10. <\/p>\n A large suburb with a population of 23,460, University Park is located five miles north of downtown Dallas, and has a very highly educated populace. 83.7% of residents have earned a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher, and the median household income is $173,520. University Park has a low crime rate and great schools (9 out of 10). <\/p>\n This small town features charming boutiques, gourmet dining, and antique shopping. Ladue has a remarkably low poverty rate of 1.6%, and great schools rated 7 out of 10. The median household income is $176,369, and the population is 8,519. <\/p>\n Mountain Brook is beloved for its five shopping villages, great school system (10\/10), and beautiful residential areas designed by the landscape planner that worked on New York City\u2019s Central Park. It is only 17 minutes outside the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan areas, and its 20,416 residents have a median household income of $131,281. <\/p>\n This top-ranking suburb has 8,135 residents, and is only a 21 minutes drive from Columbus. Characterized by white picket fences, colonial style architecture, public parks, and a low poverty rate of 1.2%, New Albany is a safe and beautiful place to live. The school systems rate a perfect 10 out of 10, and the median household income is $185,076. <\/p>\n After seeing what characteristics make up the top ten best suburbs in America, it\u2019s worthwhile to reflect on your own town. Are you getting your money\u2019s worth? Are your clients? Did your town make the list? <\/p><\/blockquote>\n We present to you the top 10 suburbs in America to raise a family, based on statistics and science. 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Bellaire, Texas<\/h2>\n
9. Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n
8. Indian Hill, Ohio<\/h2>\n
7. Highland Park, Texas<\/h2>\n
6. Piedmont, California<\/h2>\n
5. Atherton, California<\/h2>\n
4. University Park, Texas<\/h2>\n
3. Ladue, Missouri<\/h2>\n
2. Mountain Brook, Alabama<\/h2>\n
1. New Albany, Ohio<\/h2>\n
#TopPlaces<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"