Boulder has won numerous awards, including the title of Happiest City in America and the best place to live for outdoor enthusiasts. Boulder is now ranked as one of the best cities to raise a family.

Boulder ranks 16th overall, with high marks for its public schools (A+), nightlife (A+), and, of course, family friendliness (A). The median home value in the city is $700,000, and 48% of residents own their homes.

According to Niche, these are the top 16 places in the country to raise a family:

1. Naperville, Illinois
2. The Woodlands, Texas
3. Arlington, Virginia
4. Overland Park, Kansas
5. Columbia, Maryland
6. Ann Arbor, Michigan
7. Cambridge, Massachusetts
8. Bellevue, Washington
9. Irvine, California
10. Plano, Texas
11. Berkeley, California
12. Richardson, Texas
13. Sunnyvale, California
14. Madison, Wisconsin
15. Carlsbad, California
16. Boulder, Colorado

(Photo: Joseph Wirth)

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