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2024 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania

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#1 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Devon
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 1,981
Devon
#1 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 1,981,
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#2 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Chesterbrook
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 5,457
Chesterbrook
#2 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 5,457,
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#3 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Penn Wynne
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
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- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 6,226
Penn Wynne
#3 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 6,226,
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#4 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Ardmore
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 14,391
Ardmore
#4 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 14,391,
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#5 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Berwyn
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 3,620
Berwyn
#5 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 3,620,
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#6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Fox Chapel
- Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
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- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 5,314
Fox Chapel
#6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 5,314,
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#7 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Swarthmore
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
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- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 6,560
Swarthmore
#7 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 6,560,
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#8 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Rose Valley
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 1,116
Rose Valley
#8 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 1,116,
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#9 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Narberth
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 4,467
Narberth
#9 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 4,467,
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#10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Charlestown Township
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 6,017
Charlestown Township
#10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 6,017,
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#11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Aspinwall
- Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 2,901
Aspinwall
#11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 2,901,
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#12 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Franklin Park
- Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 15,239
Franklin Park
#12 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 15,239,
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#13 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Buckingham Township
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 20,795
Buckingham Township
#13 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 20,795,
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#14 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Bradford Woods
- Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 1,226
Bradford Woods
#14 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 1,226,
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#15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
East Marlborough Township
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 7,331
East Marlborough Township
#15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 7,331,
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#16 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Spring House
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 4,652
Spring House
#16 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 4,652,
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#17 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Upper Uwchlan Township
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 12,270
Upper Uwchlan Township
#17 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 12,270,
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#18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Marshall Township
- Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 9,790
Marshall Township
#18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 9,790,
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#19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
West Pikeland Township
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 4,014
West Pikeland Township
#19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 4,014,
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#20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Blue Bell
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 6,421
Blue Bell
#20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 6,421,
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#21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Mount Lebanon Township
- Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 33,832
Mount Lebanon Township
#21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 33,832,
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#22 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Park Forest Village
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 8,933
Park Forest Village
#22 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 8,933,
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#23 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Chadds Ford Township
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 3,923
Chadds Ford Township
#23 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 3,923,
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#24 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Exton
- Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 6,095
Exton
#24 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 6,095,
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#25 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
Boalsburg
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- grade A+
  Good for Families
- Population 4,376
Boalsburg
#25 Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 4,376,
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