Another day, another list. This time it’s an outfit called Credit Donkey breaking down the best places to live in Southern California.
The survey looked at cities with a population of 25,000 or more, and looked at a number of factors including: education, commute time and housing costs.
“In our evaluation of the best cities to raise a family in Southern California, the largest cities didn’t crack the top 10, making way for smaller cities where you can actually get to know your neighbors, find a relatively decent commute and affordable housing (the standards are way different here than in other parts of the country). Pack up your family's things and start searching for your forever home, because you’re headed to SoCal.”
So sayeth The Donkey.
Poway, Manhattan Beach and South Pasadena take the survey’s top spots.
San Marino, La Cañada Flitridge and El Segundo get honorable mentions for best places to raise a family.
So what is it, exactly, about Poway?
“Poway is just a little further north of Santee and its central location makes it convenient for exploring the beaches along the cost or hiking the trails of the Cleveland National Forest. You won't have to worry about making a slow crawl through traffic on the drive to work and while homes are more expensive, living here won't put you in the poorhouse.”
You can see the entire list here.