Austin Ranks Among America's Best Cities for Families

Austin's economic appeal is increasingly about more than attracting young professionals. It's also about whether those workers can afford to stay, raise families, and build long-term lives here.

The numbers that back it:

• No. 22 nationally among 182 U.S. cities
• No. 2 city in Texas for raising a family
• No. 7 nationally for affordability
• No. 31 for socioeconomics
• No. 38 for education and childcare
• No. 76 for family fun
• No. 108 for health and safety

The rankings suggest Austin remains well-positioned to retain workers as they enter their family-building years. Cities where people can build stable lives are better equipped to keep experienced talent, support neighborhood businesses, and develop a deeper long-term workforce.

Austin's weaker health and safety ranking shows there is still work to do, but its strong affordability and socioeconomic scores give the city a meaningful advantage as it competes for families, employers, and investment.