Businessweek went state by state to make their choices of the best place to raise your kids in every state. (Click here to check other states)
Connecticut
West Haven
Nearest city: New Haven
Population: 54,765
Median household income: $63,191
West Haven is home to the University of New Haven and is about five miles from Yale University. Families can spend a day at Bradley Point Park beach and Sandy Point bird sanctuary.
Runners-up:
East Hartford
Norwalk
Maine
Portland
Nearest city: Portland
Population: 65,821
Median household income: $60,836
Portland, Maine's largest city, is culturally diverse and its progressive waterfront community is only a few hours' drive north of Boston. The Old Port section of the city has cobblestone streets and great shops, restaurants, and bars.
Runner-up: N/A
Massachusetts
Malden
Nearest city: Boston
Population: 56,454
Median household income: $67,599
Malden is a racially diverse, relatively affordable, and well-connected city six miles north of Boston. The city is working to rejuvenate its downtown, a mix of shops and restaurants around the Malden Square.
Runners-up:
Cambridge
Weymouth
New Hampshire
Nashua
Nearest city:
Population: 90,984
Median household income: $79,063
Nashua, the state's second-largest city, is known for its low crime and good schools. It draws shoppers from nearby Massachusetts who want to take advantage of the state's lack of a general sales tax.
Runner-up:
Manchester
Rhode Island
Pawtucket
Nearest city: Providence
Population: 73,612
Median household income: $48,207
The mill city on the Blackstone River is becoming known as an artist enclave with the transformation of aging mills into artists' lofts and studios.
Runners-up:
Warwick
Cranston
Vermont
Burlington
Nearest city: Burlington
Population: 38,358
Median household income: $56,879
Burlington, on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, is a walkable, cosmopolitan city that is a short drive from skiing and other outdoor activities.
Runner-up: N/A
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