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Best Location to Move to for Raising Kids in the US (Virginia Example)

Image courtesy Opportunity Atlas Virginia ranked #5 in Forbes "Best & Worst States to Raise a Family" (2024). While the rankings will vary, Wallethub has family-friendly rankings by state and by year, Safehome has family-friendly rankings by state as well. That said, it highly depends on your own family situation, where you live in a state, and what you value. Tips: Carefully Weigh the Decision to Limit the Number of Moves Based on Negative Impact of Too Many Moves Per Mov

Adam Garrett

Mar 35 min read

Weather & Environmental Conditions That Affect Homeownership in Virginia

Annual snowfall varies widely across the U.S., with Virginia generally outside the heaviest-snowfall regions. Source: NOAA. Below, I cover a wide variety of weather & environmental risk topics in alphabetical order, including maps of Virginia, the US, and close-up views of parts of VA. This guide forms an integral part of my area guide & Factors to Consider to Help Determine Where to Find Your New Home. Environmental Factors: FEMA’s National Risk Index gives a broad view of w

Area Considerations

Adam Garrett

Apr 9, 202412 min read