The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 7,696 towns of 500–10,000 people in the U.S., scoring every town on all of these at once. #1 is Lyman, ME.

1. 50Saratoga, Wisconsin

   Families: 80th percentile · Quiet: 98th percentile · First-time buyers: 76th percentile

   Saratoga is a town of 5,060 people in Wood County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $175,600 against household income of $74,499; January lows average 8°F.

   5,060 people · Wood County · median home $175,600 · income $74,499 · Jan low 8°F · 48 in snow

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2. 49Pacific, Wisconsin

   Families: 82nd percentile · Quiet: 90th percentile · First-time buyers: 82nd percentile

   Pacific is a town of 2,791 people in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $285,600 against household income of $87,941; January lows average 10°F.

   2,791 people · Columbia County · median home $285,600 · income $87,941 · Jan low 10°F · 39 in snow

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3. 48Nottingham, New Hampshire

   Families: 99th percentile · Quiet: 56th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

   Nottingham is a town of 5,229 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $457,500 against household income of $122,201; January lows average 14°F.

   5,229 people · Rockingham County · median home $457,500 · income $122,201 · Jan low 14°F · 57 in snow

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4. 47New Gloucester, Maine

   Families: 86th percentile · Quiet: 68th percentile · First-time buyers: 100th percentile

   New Gloucester is a town of 5,676 people in Cumberland County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $357,100 against household income of $108,797; January lows average 11°F.

   5,676 people · Cumberland County · median home $357,100 · income $108,797 · Jan low 11°F · 80 in snow

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5. 46Hillsborough, New Hampshire

   Families: 67th percentile · Quiet: 89th percentile · First-time buyers: 98th percentile

   Hillsborough is a town of 5,939 people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $272,300 against household income of $84,495; January lows average 12°F.

   5,939 people · Hillsborough County · median home $272,300 · income $84,495 · Jan low 12°F · 68 in snow

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6. 45Lebanon, New Jersey

   Families: 98th percentile · Quiet: 69th percentile · First-time buyers: 87th percentile

   Lebanon is a township of 6,195 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $491,200 against household income of $129,936; January lows average 21°F.

   6,195 people · Hunterdon County · median home $491,200 · income $129,936 · Jan low 21°F · 30 in snow

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7. 44Lee, New Hampshire

   Families: 96th percentile · Quiet: 59th percentile · First-time buyers: 100th percentile

   Lee is a town of 4,520 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $480,600 against household income of $131,579; January lows average 14°F.

   4,520 people · Strafford County · median home $480,600 · income $131,579 · Jan low 14°F · 39 in snow

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8. 43Montague, New Jersey

   Families: 82nd percentile · Quiet: 76th percentile · First-time buyers: 97th percentile

   Montague is a township of 3,792 people in Sussex County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $344,500 against household income of $101,250; January lows average 17°F.

   3,792 people · Sussex County · median home $344,500 · income $101,250 · Jan low 17°F · 39 in snow

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9. 42East Petersburg, Pennsylvania

   Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 66th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

   East Petersburg is a borough of 4,573 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $259,300 against household income of $91,930; January lows average 22°F.

   4,573 people · Lancaster County · median home $259,300 · income $91,930 · Jan low 22°F · 23 in snow

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10. 41Strafford, New Hampshire

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 80th percentile · First-time buyers: 86th percentile

    Strafford is a town of 4,230 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $427,900 against household income of $122,105; January lows average 15°F.

    4,230 people · Strafford County · median home $427,900 · income $122,105 · Jan low 15°F · 52 in snow

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11. 40Northwood, New Hampshire

    Families: 96th percentile · Quiet: 71st percentile · First-time buyers: 90th percentile

    Northwood is a town of 4,641 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $363,000 against household income of $129,375; January lows average 13°F.

    4,641 people · Rockingham County · median home $363,000 · income $129,375 · Jan low 13°F · 54 in snow

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12. 39Constantia, New York

    Families: 74th percentile · Quiet: 89th percentile · First-time buyers: 94th percentile

    Constantia is a town of 4,778 people in Oswego County, New York. Homes have a median value of $141,900 against household income of $69,792; January lows average 11°F.

    4,778 people · Oswego County · median home $141,900 · income $69,792 · Jan low 11°F · 151 in snow

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13. 38Kewaunee, Wisconsin

    Families: 80th percentile · Quiet: 94th percentile · First-time buyers: 83rd percentile

    Kewaunee is a city of 2,837 people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $159,600 against household income of $82,028; January lows average 12°F.

    2,837 people · Kewaunee County · median home $159,600 · income $82,028 · Jan low 12°F · 48 in snow

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14. 37Westminster, Vermont

    Families: 70th percentile · Quiet: 88th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Westminster is a town of 3,016 people in Windham County, Vermont. Homes have a median value of $273,800 against household income of $71,491; January lows average 13°F.

    3,016 people · Windham County · median home $273,800 · income $71,491 · Jan low 13°F · 60 in snow

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15. 36Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania

    Families: 73rd percentile · Quiet: 90th percentile · First-time buyers: 94th percentile

    Lackawaxen is a township of 5,072 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $278,800 against household income of $78,920; January lows average 14°F.

    5,072 people · Pike County · median home $278,800 · income $78,920 · Jan low 14°F · 47 in snow

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16. 35East Amwell, New Jersey

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 85th percentile · First-time buyers: 83rd percentile

    East Amwell is a township of 3,917 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $503,900 against household income of $152,361; January lows average 22°F.

    3,917 people · Hunterdon County · median home $503,900 · income $152,361 · Jan low 22°F · 24 in snow

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17. 34Lake Holm, Washington

    Families: 94th percentile · Quiet: 66th percentile · First-time buyers: 98th percentile

    Lake Holm is a community of 3,430 people in King County, Washington. Homes have a median value of $828,600 against household income of $177,371; January lows average 33°F.

    3,430 people · King County · median home $828,600 · income $177,371 · Jan low 33°F · 8 in snow

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18. 33Red Rock, Arizona

    Families: 75th percentile · Quiet: 86th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Red Rock is a community of 2,625 people in Pinal County, Arizona. Homes have a median value of $289,600 against household income of $80,357; January lows average 41°F.

    2,625 people · Pinal County · median home $289,600 · income $80,357 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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19. 32New Durham, New Hampshire

    Families: 93rd percentile · Quiet: 85th percentile · First-time buyers: 83rd percentile

    New Durham is a town of 2,693 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $339,400 against household income of $100,194; January lows average 12°F.

    2,693 people · Strafford County · median home $339,400 · income $100,194 · Jan low 12°F · 61 in snow

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20. 31Newton, New Hampshire

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 76th percentile · First-time buyers: 95th percentile

    Newton is a town of 4,820 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $459,500 against household income of $138,487; January lows average 16°F.

    4,820 people · Rockingham County · median home $459,500 · income $138,487 · Jan low 16°F · 62 in snow

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21. 30Potter, Pennsylvania

    Families: 76th percentile · Quiet: 92nd percentile · First-time buyers: 94th percentile

    Potter is a township of 3,581 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $283,200 against household income of $75,385; January lows average 21°F.

    3,581 people · Centre County · median home $283,200 · income $75,385 · Jan low 21°F · 38 in snow

    Full Potter, Pennsylvania profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

22. 29Daugherty, Pennsylvania

    Families: 77th percentile · Quiet: 97th percentile · First-time buyers: 88th percentile

    Daugherty is a township of 3,078 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $191,300 against household income of $87,969; January lows average 19°F.

    3,078 people · Beaver County · median home $191,300 · income $87,969 · Jan low 19°F · 30 in snow

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23. 28Middle Paxton, Pennsylvania

    Families: 82nd percentile · Quiet: 87th percentile · First-time buyers: 93rd percentile

    Middle Paxton is a township of 5,048 people in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $262,700 against household income of $80,391; January lows average 22°F.

    5,048 people · Dauphin County · median home $262,700 · income $80,391 · Jan low 22°F · 24 in snow

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24. 27Underhill, Vermont

    Families: 94th percentile · Quiet: 70th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Underhill is a town of 3,129 people in Chittenden County, Vermont. Homes have a median value of $446,000 against household income of $92,267; January lows average 6°F.

    3,129 people · Chittenden County · median home $446,000 · income $92,267 · Jan low 6°F · 235 in snow

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25. 26Dennis, New Jersey

    Families: 93rd percentile · Quiet: 77th percentile · First-time buyers: 94th percentile

    Dennis is a township of 6,285 people in Cape May County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $360,400 against household income of $105,506; January lows average 23°F.

    6,285 people · Cape May County · median home $360,400 · income $105,506 · Jan low 23°F · 19 in snow

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26. 25Pickford, Michigan

    Families: 84th percentile · Quiet: 91st percentile · First-time buyers: 90th percentile

    Pickford is a township of 2,791 people in Chippewa County, Michigan. Homes have a median value of $167,400 against household income of $99,688; January lows average 7°F.

    2,791 people · Chippewa County · median home $167,400 · income $99,688 · Jan low 7°F · 101 in snow

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27. 24Ferrysburg, Michigan

    Families: 94th percentile · Quiet: 73rd percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Ferrysburg is a city of 2,952 people in Ottawa County, Michigan. Homes have a median value of $239,900 against household income of $70,400; January lows average 19°F.

    2,952 people · Ottawa County · median home $239,900 · income $70,400 · Jan low 19°F · 87 in snow

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28. 23Conestoga, Pennsylvania

    Families: 79th percentile · Quiet: 92nd percentile · First-time buyers: 95th percentile

    Conestoga is a township of 3,914 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $299,600 against household income of $93,152; January lows average 25°F.

    3,914 people · Lancaster County · median home $299,600 · income $93,152 · Jan low 25°F · 21 in snow

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29. 22Raymond, Maine

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 83rd percentile · First-time buyers: 93rd percentile

    Raymond is a town of 4,536 people in Cumberland County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $395,800 against household income of $88,194; January lows average 11°F.

    4,536 people · Cumberland County · median home $395,800 · income $88,194 · Jan low 11°F · 80 in snow

    Full Raymond, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

30. 21Woolwich, Maine

    Families: 80th percentile · Quiet: 87th percentile · First-time buyers: 100th percentile

    

    Woolwich is a town of 3,068 people in Sagadahoc County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $254,500 against household income of $102,175; January lows average 12°F.

    3,068 people · Sagadahoc County · median home $254,500 · income $102,175 · Jan low 12°F · 72 in snow

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31. 20Brentwood, New Hampshire

    Families: 97th percentile · Quiet: 71st percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Brentwood is a town of 4,490 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $528,100 against household income of $165,509; January lows average 14°F.

    4,490 people · Rockingham County · median home $528,100 · income $165,509 · Jan low 14°F · 57 in snow

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32. 19Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania

    Families: 81st percentile · Quiet: 96th percentile · First-time buyers: 90th percentile

    Blooming Grove is a township of 5,415 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $323,600 against household income of $85,457; January lows average 14°F.

    5,415 people · Pike County · median home $323,600 · income $85,457 · Jan low 14°F · 47 in snow

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33. 18Deerfield, New Hampshire

    Families: 97th percentile · Quiet: 74th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Deerfield is a town of 4,855 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $421,000 against household income of $131,563; January lows average 14°F.

    4,855 people · Rockingham County · median home $421,000 · income $131,563 · Jan low 14°F · 55 in snow

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34. 17Hemlock Farms, Pennsylvania

    Families: 81st percentile · Quiet: 95th percentile · First-time buyers: 94th percentile

    Hemlock Farms is a community of 3,901 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $334,000 against household income of $79,980; January lows average 14°F.

    3,901 people · Pike County · median home $334,000 · income $79,980 · Jan low 14°F · 44 in snow

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35. 16Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin

    Families: 92nd percentile · Quiet: 80th percentile · First-time buyers: 98th percentile

    Lake Wazeecha is a community of 3,107 people in Wood County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $218,800 against household income of $93,346; January lows average 5°F.

    3,107 people · Wood County · median home $218,800 · income $93,346 · Jan low 5°F · 48 in snow

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36. 15Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania

    Families: 96th percentile · Quiet: 76th percentile · First-time buyers: 98th percentile

    Pocono Woodland Lakes is a community of 3,249 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $348,000 against household income of $118,814; January lows average 16°F.

    3,249 people · Pike County · median home $348,000 · income $118,814 · Jan low 16°F · 42 in snow

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37. 14Limerick, Maine

    Families: 86th percentile · Quiet: 87th percentile · First-time buyers: 98th percentile

    Limerick is a town of 3,188 people in York County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $269,400 against household income of $101,172; January lows average 8°F.

    3,188 people · York County · median home $269,400 · income $101,172 · Jan low 8°F · 81 in snow

    Full Limerick, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

38. 13Danville, New Hampshire

    Families: 91st percentile · Quiet: 84th percentile · First-time buyers: 97th percentile

    Danville is a town of 4,408 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $437,600 against household income of $115,104; January lows average 15°F.

    4,408 people · Rockingham County · median home $437,600 · income $115,104 · Jan low 15°F · 76 in snow

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39. 12Candia, New Hampshire

    Families: 89th percentile · Quiet: 92nd percentile · First-time buyers: 92nd percentile

    Candia is a town of 4,013 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $415,600 against household income of $119,737; January lows average 13°F.

    4,013 people · Rockingham County · median home $415,600 · income $119,737 · Jan low 13°F · 53 in snow

    Full Candia, New Hampshire profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

40. 11Sisters, Oregon

    Families: 82nd percentile · Quiet: 96th percentile · First-time buyers: 95th percentile

    Sisters is a city of 3,064 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. Homes have a median value of $631,100 against household income of $94,524; January lows average 21°F.

    3,064 people · Deschutes County · median home $631,100 · income $94,524 · Jan low 21°F · 26 in snow

    Full Sisters, Oregon profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

41. 10Shapleigh, Maine

    Families: 78th percentile · Quiet: 98th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    

    Shapleigh is a town of 2,921 people in York County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $356,000 against household income of $88,140; January lows average 10°F.

    2,921 people · York County · median home $356,000 · income $88,140 · Jan low 10°F · 75 in snow

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42. 9Chester, New Hampshire

    Families: 95th percentile · Quiet: 81st percentile · First-time buyers: 100th percentile

    Chester is a town of 5,232 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Homes have a median value of $552,300 against household income of $142,212; January lows average 15°F.

    5,232 people · Rockingham County · median home $552,300 · income $142,212 · Jan low 15°F · 76 in snow

    Full Chester, New Hampshire profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

43. 8Limington, Maine

    Families: 85th percentile · Quiet: 94th percentile · First-time buyers: 98th percentile

    Limington is a town of 3,892 people in York County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $295,600 against household income of $84,675; January lows average 8°F.

    3,892 people · York County · median home $295,600 · income $84,675 · Jan low 8°F · 81 in snow

    Full Limington, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

44. 7Walker, Pennsylvania

    Families: 92nd percentile · Quiet: 93rd percentile · First-time buyers: 95th percentile

    Walker is a township of 4,596 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $301,400 against household income of $88,866; January lows average 15°F.

    4,596 people · Centre County · median home $301,400 · income $88,866 · Jan low 15°F · 35 in snow

    Full Walker, Pennsylvania profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

45. 6Acton, Maine

    Families: 81st percentile · Quiet: 99th percentile · First-time buyers: 100th percentile

    

    Acton is a town of 2,671 people in York County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $334,300 against household income of $78,750; January lows average 10°F.

    2,671 people · York County · median home $334,300 · income $78,750 · Jan low 10°F · 81 in snow

    Full Acton, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

46. 5Bowdoin, Maine

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 93rd percentile · First-time buyers: 100th percentile

    Bowdoin is a town of 3,136 people in Sagadahoc County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $292,800 against household income of $91,239; January lows average 8°F.

    3,136 people · Sagadahoc County · median home $292,800 · income $91,239 · Jan low 8°F · 78 in snow

    Full Bowdoin, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

47. 4Conoy, Pennsylvania

    Families: 95th percentile · Quiet: 90th percentile · First-time buyers: 98th percentile

    Conoy is a township of 3,361 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $246,500 against household income of $73,511; January lows average 23°F.

    3,361 people · Lancaster County · median home $246,500 · income $73,511 · Jan low 23°F · 24 in snow

    Full Conoy, Pennsylvania profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

48. 3Ashby, Massachusetts

    Families: 95th percentile · Quiet: 93rd percentile · First-time buyers: 95th percentile

    Ashby is a town of 3,193 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Homes have a median value of $390,500 against household income of $115,598; January lows average 15°F.

    3,193 people · Middlesex County · median home $390,500 · income $115,598 · Jan low 15°F · 75 in snow

    Full Ashby, Massachusetts profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

49. 2Bowdoinham, Maine

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 93rd percentile · First-time buyers: 100th percentile

    

    Bowdoinham is a town of 3,047 people in Sagadahoc County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $405,500 against household income of $108,479; January lows average 10°F.

    3,047 people · Sagadahoc County · median home $405,500 · income $108,479 · Jan low 10°F · 72 in snow

    Full Bowdoinham, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

50. 1Lyman, Maine

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 97th percentile · First-time buyers: 96th percentile

    Lyman is a town of 4,525 people in York County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $360,400 against household income of $87,284; January lows average 10°F.

    4,525 people · York County · median home $360,400 · income $87,284 · Jan low 10°F · 69 in snow

    Full Lyman, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

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