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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

This guide forms an integral part of my area guide . Environmental Factors: FEMA's Composite Weather Risk Index FEMA has created a composite weather risk index of expected annual loss * social vulnerability/ community resilience. They have done that across a wide variety of potential weather-related hazards. There are areas of SE VA that range from the very low zone (i.e. Surry, Petersburg, & Williamsburg) to the relatively moderate zone (i.e. Newport News & Virginia Beach).

Area Considerations

Adam Garrett

Apr 9, 202411 min read