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)