Leading digital real estate company Opendoor just released their second annual Family-Friendly Cities list celebrating the top 15 cities and towns across the U.S. that offer great access to the outdoors — and Chandler ranks as No. 6!
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“Opendoor’s second annual Family-Friendly Cities list celebrates cities and towns, like Chandler, that are ahead of the curve by offering family-oriented programming and investing in outdoor spaces to promote a healthy way of living,” explains Jennifer Patchen, a Real Estate Broker for Opendoor. “While last year’s list highlighted locales with a small-town feel and big-city perks nearby, this year’s list reflects families’ desire for community, simpler living, and an opportunity to build a network of like-minded families in green spaces – all of which Chandler embodies.”
2023 Family-Friendly Cities:
- Somerville, MA
- Berkeley, CA
- Cliffside Park, NJ
- Arlington, VA
- Watauga, TX
- Chandler, AZ
- Denver, CO
- Portland, OR
- Valley Stream, NY
- Garden Grove, CA
- Coral Gables, FL
- Bellaire, TX
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Mission, KS
- Avondale Estates, GA
Methodology: The best cities for families are identified by analyzing and averaging the number of OpenStreetMap ‘family friendly’ tags that are within 3 miles of all addresses in a city where Opendoor Brokerage operates. Tags include: bench, community centre, drinking water, garden, kindergarten, museum, park, picnic site, playground, school, swimming pool, and supermarket.
