Queen Creek Ranked #1 for Best Place to Raise a Family
When relocating to a new area, there are A LOT of things to consider, especially if you are raising a family. As many of us have shifted to a remote work lifestyle, more people are beginning to move outside of the major cities and are looking to find the best place for raising their kids.
According to a recent news story published on 12news.com, Queen Creek ranks #1 on a list of the 100 best places in the West to raise children! Dwellics analyzed data on over 15,000 West Coast cities, looking at information such as cost of living, education, climate conditions, infrastructure, crime rates, and much more. As a result, they ranked Queen Creek as #1 with an overall score of 97.68.
Cost of living in Queen Creek
Dwellics looked at factors such as state income tax rates, average housing rental prices, average property values, cost of living index, and more when determining the cost of living in Queen Creek. What they found was that the cost of living in QC is among the highest in Arizona and the US, with the median household income at $105,729.
Housing Costs in Queen Creek
In QC, 86.7% of the population are homeowners, while approximately 13.3% rent. The average cost of a single-family home in Queen Creek in 2021 was $433,126, which again is the highest in Arizona and the US.
| Rental Size | Average Monthly Cost |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,337 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,620 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,287 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,603 |
How Are the Schools in QC?
According to Dwellics, “when determining if Queen Creek, Arizona, has good schools, we analyze key factors including math proficiency, reading/language proficiency, students-per-teacher ratio, average teacher salaries, National Blue Ribbon awards, Spelling Bee and STEM/non-STEM national competitions, and more.”
| Schools | National Rankings | Private School Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Schools | Scored 66.6/100 | 7.9% |
| Middle Schools | Scored 59.9/100 | 10% |
| High Schools | Scored 56.2/100 | 3.1% |
“Dwellics searched for winners of 69 nationwide competitions for school children in both STEM and non-STEM fields and found 9 winners in Queen Creek, Arizona in the last 5 years.”
The above items are among SEVERAL factors that were considered when ranking Queen Creek #1 place to raise a family. For the full list of details, click HERE. We are so proud of our wonderful city for all its admirable qualities. If you’d like more information on QC or surrounding areas, please give us a call!
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