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FL Town Among 50 Best Places To Live For Families, New Ranking Says
See which Florida town, with its family-friendly nature and high quality of life, is depicted as one of the best cities to live in the U.S.
FLORIDA — The best place in Florida to plant roots for a lifetime is Wellington, according to Fortune’s new ranking of the nation’s 50 Best Places to Live for Families.
In the analysis, Fortune said Wellington, which has a population of 61,996, sits in Palm Beach County and is 33 minutes west of West Palm Beach. Wellington ranks No. 36 as the best place to live in the U.S.
"Wellington’s claim to fame is that Bill Gates snapped up real estate in the area, when daughter Jennifer used to train there for equestrian events. Other boldface names, like Michael Bloomberg and Laurene Powell Jobs, also have ties to the area," Fortune said.
"For everyday locals, the rural but pristine village is family-friendly, providing a high quality of life, great schools, three nearby hospitals, and numerous recreational activities. There’s a tennis complex, aquatics center, and acres of golf country. You can easily spend a day teeing up at Wellington National Golf Club or the Wanderers Club."
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Fortune noted Wellington’s trails which may be attractive to people who enjoy the outdoors. Additionally, Wellington is close to multiple South Florida communities which offer a nightlife, Fortune said.
Fortune said its list reflects qualities people look for when they decide where to raise families and retire.
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“A great place to live not only supports families in the present but also serves them in the long term. With a growing portion of Americans caring for both children and aging parents, more people want to live where multigenerational families can thrive,” the news outlet said.
Fortune said it analyzed more than 2,000 cities and nearly 200 data categories, which included livability, financial health, resources for aging adults, education and wellness.
The cities chosen, one for each state, are sustainable for both their youngest and oldest residents and include fast-growing suburbs and edge cities that find creative ways to improve people’s well-being, Fortune said.
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