2015’s Best & Worst Cities for California Families

The famous Gold Rush that drew in legions of economic hopefuls to California in the mid-19th century ended not too long after it started. Nonetheless, a stream of new arrivals flowed incessantly into the aptly nicknamed Golden State, solidifying its spot on the record books as the most populated U.S. state.
So why do people from all over the U.S. and abroad flock to California? Well, it’s rich in square footage, for one, so there’s plenty of breathing room for newcomers. And while few are bound to strike gold in the literal sense, big dreams are known to come true in prominent areas of California like Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
Besides its appeal to actors and entrepreneurs, however, the state also boasts the biggest economy in the U.S. and the seventh largest globally, abundant natural and cultural diversity, year-round balmy weather in its lower half and some of the best universities in the world. Add to that the state’s leadership in implementing a comprehensive paid family leave program in 2004. All of these qualities combined make California a great place for families with roots on its soil or those seeking to adopt the state as their permanent home.
But because it’s not all moonlight and roses everywhere in California — or in terms of particular factors such as public K-12 education and housing affordability — WalletHub analysts searched for the Golden State cities that are most conducive to family life. We compared 240 cities in total across 22 key metrics. Our data set ranges from the number of attractions to the number of pediatricians per capita to unemployment rate. You can find the results, additional expert commentary and a detailed methodology below.

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