Clovis deemed best for families

Source: The Business Journal

 Clovis was ranked highest in a list of 20 California cities where young families might like to settle down. The list, compiled by consumer information website NerdWallet, took into account the quality of schools, home values, household income and family-friendly activities when determining its ratings. Clovis topped all other cities with an overall score of 66.76, ahead of the next top contenders Folsom (58.47) and Yuba (57.45). With around 101,000 people living there, Clovis was deemed a good fit for families due in large part to its 285 acres of parks and trails and its schools, rated at 8 out of 10 by GreatSchools and achieving an overall graduation rate of 92.6 percent in 2011-2012. The city's median home value of $284,500 was also considered feasible for families, as was the average monthly owner costs of $2,001. Income growth over the last decade was 54.4 percent, signaling a good chance at prosperity. The city's current median household income rests at $65,300. NerdWallet also cited a wealth of family-friendly activities offered in Clovis, including Big Hat Days in April that brings about 140,000 people to downtown Clovis for art, food and music, as well as the nation's 15th largest rodeo held the same month. The city, which bills itself as the "gateway to the Sierras," also features Friday night farmer's markets in downtown during the summer and the Christmas lights of Cindy Lane at Peach and Alluvial avenues during the winter. Other cities that made the list include Irvine (No. 5), Roseville (No. 8), Fullerton (No. 14), Redding (No. 18) and Upland (No. 20).

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