subject: Worst Places to Raise a Family Pt. 2 [print this page] Based on crime, education and overall economy, many magazines have done lists that rank the best and worst places to raise a family. Many of the best places are small towns like Burlington, Vermont and Midwest cities like Madison, Wisconsin and Fargo, North Dakota. If you are looking for a place with lots of spaces for your kids to play these are great choices. The cities that ranked as the worst places to raise a family where often high crime cities like Vegas and Miami. Here is a list of some of those worst places to raise a family. If you don't want to have yourMercedes BMW rims stolen, don't live in these cities. Miami, Florida Maybe the lists are skewed towards areas that arent overpopulated and full of lush green greens and quaint sidewalks and backyards your kids can play in. Miami isnt really a kid friendly city, and it likes it that way. Miami is known for being a party city, a city to let loose in and have a good time, not necessarily a family friendly place to raise the kids and Fido. And honestly, there isnt really anything wrong with that, we need places like Miami in the world, places that you can go there and not see a kid for miles and miles. A place where you can be yourself and not have to stop at Child Crossing signs. Miami, dont ever change. Memphis, Tennessee Income, crime and college graduation rates list Memphis as one of the worst places to raise a family, but that doesnt mean its a terrible place. Memphis is a historic city full of life lights and music and sure, it may not be the best place to raise a family but its a great city nonetheless. If you are in the Memphis area and you want to raise a family, Little Rock and Nashville often come up better in rankings. If youre looking for that picturesque small down to raise your kids than Memphis isnt the best place to be. Memphis is a beautiful place that has been hit hard by crime and the actual city is very poor, with a large percentage of people on welfare and some of the highest statistics for rape and car theft.
