Arizona ranks 41 out of 50 for the best states in which to put down family roots. The study compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set ranges from the median annual income to housing affordability to the unemployment rate.
Here are the key stats for Arizona:
Raising a Family in Arizona (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 34th – % of Families with Young Children
- 22nd – Child-Care Costs (Adjusted for Median Family Income)
- 20th – Infant-Mortality Rate
- 31st – Median Annual Family Income (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 42nd – Violent Crimes per Capita
- 38th – % of Families in Poverty
- 41st – Housing Affordability
- 47th – Unemployment Rate
- 41st – Separation & Divorce Rate
- 29th – Percentage of Residents Aged 12+ Who Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-raise-a-family/31065
