👨👩👧👦 Best Towns for Families in Pennsylvania
Updated Mar 14, 2026 · 9 towns ranked by data
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Centre County · Pop. 42,100
$300,000
Home Value
1.5/1k
Crime Rate
55
Walk Score
$38,000
Income
55
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Northampton County · Pop. 75,781
$230,000
Home Value
3.5/1k
Crime Rate
55
Walk Score
$48,000
Income
30
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Lancaster County · Pop. 63,890
$220,000
Home Value
5.0/1k
Crime Rate
58
Walk Score
$42,000
Income
28
How We Scored This
The safest, best-schooled, and most family-friendly communities in America.
Schools
Weight: 25% · Higher is better
Safety
Weight: 20% · Lower is better
Income
Weight: 15% · Higher is better
Commute
Weight: 10% · Lower is better
Affordability
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Walkability
Weight: 15% · Higher is better