PA Town Among 50 Best Places To Live For Families, New Ranking Says

PENNSYLVANIA — The best place in Pennsylvania to plant roots for a lifetime is Upper Merion Township, according to Fortune’s new ranking of the nation’s 50 Best Places to Live for Families.

The Montgomery County community "has a lot to offer families," the publication said, highlighting various Parks and Recreation programs and noting the growth of the King of Prussia Mall and surrounding area.

In the analysis, Fortune said that Upper Merion, which has a population of 35,582, has "plenty of smaller parks, camps and sports leagues for kids, and events like the Earth Day Festival."

Valley Forge National Historical Park is also in this township.

Fortune said this list reflects qualities people look for when they decide where to raise families and retire.

“A great place to live not only supports families in the present but also serves them in the long term," the news outlet said. "With a growing portion of Americans caring for both children and aging parents, more people want to live where multigenerational families can thrive."

And for older adults who may not be able to afford retirement yet, or who want to keep working, Fortune said that "finding a place to live that provides a strong job market has never been more critical.”

The publication 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.

You can see the entire list here.