Fortune analyzed over 1,900 cities to compile its annual list of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families. Important factors included livability, financial health, education, diversity, walkability, crime rates, and more. For a detailed explanation, watch FORTUNE'S video breakdown. It's a beautiful piece about our Silver Spring!
Now, let's take a deeper dive into why Silver Spring achieved the #1 ranking on this prestigious list. Fortune's thorough evaluation considered over 2,000 cities, towns, suburbs, exurbs, villages, and townships with populations of approximately 20,000 residents or more across all 50 states. The extensive analysis focused on essential resources like health care, education, and community spirit to determine the best places for families to thrive.
To provide a comprehensive evaluation, Fortune examined nearly 200 data categories across five main themes: Education, Resources for aging adults, General wellness, Financial health, and Livability. Special attention was given to services that help families age well, including quality nursing homes, mental health providers, and the overall safety and diversity of the community. The analysis also emphasized affordability, eliminating locations with prohibitively high home prices, and ensured a diverse representation by comparing racial, socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic diversity against state benchmarks. This rigorous approach, supported by data from partners like Caring.com, CVS Health, and Healthgrades, alongside federal agencies, underscores the exceptional quality of life in Silver Spring.
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