Queen Creek, Chandler, Gilbert: Best In West For Raising Kids

PHOENIX, AZ — Five Arizona communities made the top 10 in real estate research platform Dwellics' list of the Top 100 Best Cities to Raise a Family in the West.

Ranking at No. 1 on the list was Queen Creek, with Vail (southwest of Tucson) at No. 2, Chandler at No. 3, Catalina Foothills (just north of Tucson) at No. 4 and Gilbert at No. 6.

Dwellics looked at data about 15,000 cities in The West to cities to compile its list. Some of the factors in the ranking included educational quality, the percentage of households with married parents and school-aged children, number of days between 50-90 degrees, the amount of parks, and outdoor activities in the area, internet speeds, safety, childcare costs, property prices and cost of living.

Some factors in Queen Creek's ranking at No. 1 include its good schools, its ample sunlight and lack of snow and its low cancer and substance abuse rates.

Chandler also ranked well for climate, with no snow and low humidity and ample sunshine and for its schools.

Gilbert ranked well for its good water quality, for its climate and sunshine and its small K-12 class sizes.