Westfield on ‘Best Towns for Families’ List
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA national publication is featuring the city of Westfield on its annual list of the best communities for families. Family Circle magazine considered factors including household income, school ratings and home prices. The publication highlighted attractions including Grand Park, the Monon Trail and the city's downtown redevelopment plans.
It describes area schools as “stellar” and says housing is affordable.
The Hamilton County city was the only Hoosier community in the top 10.
July 9, 2014
News Release
WESTFIELD, Ind. – Family Circle Magazine releases their annual list of America's best communities to raise families. Out of 4200 cities and towns, Family Circle staff narrowed it down to the top 10 with Westfield, Indiana making the list.
“I am so proud to call Westfield my home,” says Mayor Andy Cook. “It's an honor to be recognized as a great community to raise a family by a nationally known magazine, such as Family Circle. Although for me being the Mayor of Westfield, I already knew that. I believe in Westfield. I know what Westfield has to offer and I know where Westfield will be in the future. With projects such as Grand Junction, the downtown revitalization project, and the success of Grand Park, Westfield will continue to be recognized as one of the best places to live.”
Family Circle pointed to the affordable housing, the excellent schools and Westfield's sense of community as the reasons why they chose Westfield as a top 10 town. The survey was based on communities with populations between 10,000 and 150,000. This is the 8th year for the survey.
Source: The City of Westfield
July 8, 2014
News Release
NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 8, 2014) – Family Circle, the leading lifestyle brand that celebrates the health and well-being of family, announces the results of its exclusive survey to identify America’s 10 Best Towns for Families. The brand’s eighth annual list reveals the country’s top towns that provide affordable housing options, strong sense of community and exemplary school systems. Westfield, known for its frame-worthy views and excellent schools, makes this year’s 10 Best Towns for Families list and is featured in the August 2014 issue of Family Circle, on newsstands July 8 and online at FamilyCircle.com/besttowns.
Family Circle reveals the 10 Best Towns for Families (in alphabetical order):
Apex, North Carolina: With historic buildings, a diverse population and a bevy of community events, this town is the pinnacle of quaintness.
Boerne, Texas: Top-ranked schools and random acts of kindness are the norm in this San Antonio suburb.
Brecksville, Ohio: Top-rated schools and ample green space provide a family-friendly setting where there is an equal emphasis on achievement and giving back.
Camas, Washington: Simple pleasures like hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or catching a summertime parade add charm to this picturesque Portland suburb.
Elmhurst, Illinois: A pedestrian-friendly downtown and opportunities for volunteering make this Chicago suburb a dream destination for families.
Franklin, Tennessee: Residents in this Nashville suburb revel in year-round events with an emphasis on the outdoors.
Lake Mary, Florida: Bursting with restaurants, stores and high-tech jobs, this Orlando suburb maintains a small town-feel with farmer’s markets, outdoor fairs and family-friendly events.
Westborough, Massachusetts: People love to mingle in this leafy Boston suburb where there’s a special connection across generations young and old.
Westfield, Indiana: Housing is affordable, the schools are stellar, but it’s Westfield’s sense of community that folks love most about this town.
Woodbury, Minnesota: Over two-fifths of households in this Twin Cities suburb have children, making Woodbury an attractive destination to raise a family.
Methodology
With the help of Onboard Informatics, a New York City research firm that provides real estate, demographic and other data, Family Circle initially assembled a list of 4,200 cities and towns with populations between 10,000 and 150,000. From that, nearly 1,400 localities having a high concentration of households with median incomes between $55,000 and $100,000 were selected. The editors then assessed which places best met its family-friendly criteria – including affordable homes, quality schools, access to health care, green space, low crime rate and financial stability – and ranked them from top to bottom. Family Circle selected the 10 winners from among the highest-rated towns.
For more information on the 10 Best Towns for Families, visit FamilyCircle.com/besttowns.
About Family Circle
Published 12 times a year by Meredith Corporation, with a circulation of 4 million and 18 million readers, Family Circle is one of the most widely read monthly magazines in the world. Family Circle provides smart relevant advice, sensible solutions, and inspiration in a voice that encourages and celebrates success in its pages and online at www.familycircle.com. Family Circle has always been committed to women’s issues and in 1973 became the first women’s magazine to fully underwrite a professional women’s sporting event, the Family Circle Cup, an annual women’s tennis tournament held in April in Charleston, S.C., at Family Circle Magazine Stadium.
Source: Family Circle