Pleasanton Ranks in Top Five Cities to Raise a Family in California

The website niche.com has determined that Pleasanton is one of the top five towns in which to raise a family in California. Ranked on the list are the top 100 towns in which to raise a family in the Golden State.The sampling excludes suburbs and cities with more than 100,000 residents, and is based on school ratings, crime rates, age demographics, and access to affordable housing and childcare.

According to the website, a high ranking on the list indicates a town that attracts young families with good schools and a safe community. Neighboring San Ramon ranked #1 on the list of Best Towns to Raise a Family in California. View the entire list here.

Niche.com was founded in 2002 by Carnegie Mellon students and provides rankings and statistics on U.S. neighborhoods, schools, and colleges.

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