Consumer advocacy website NerdWallet says Carson City is among the best cities and towns in Nevada for young families. The website notes the capital city's proximity to Lake Tahoe, higher education opportunities at Western Nevada College and Carson City School District's reform-based Race to the Top grant as standout reasons for its choice.
Nevada boasts an amazing environment conducive to living a healthy lifestyle. The state is home to innovative industry and plenty of outdoor activities. Many young couples ready to settle down are taking note, according to the website, which ranked the capital city sixth in its assessment.
NerdWallet sought to better inform young families and parents-to-be by analyzing towns across the state according to five criteria:
1. Public school rating from GreatSchools
2. Average home value
3. Cost of homeownership
4. Average income
5. Economic growth
Assessing the town’s cost of living, education system, and economic growth, the website came up with its ranking.
“Work and play are both great in Carson City. This small metro area borders Lake Tahoe, where families can ski or boat on the weekends," said Mike Anderson, the analyst who conducted the study. "During the week, Carson City kids attend a growing school district. Just last year, it was one of sixteen school districts across the nation awarded a Race to the Top grant, a $10 million prize that will enable the district to reform and innovate.”
Anderson added, “Adults have opportunities for advancement, too. Western Nevada College’s main campus is in Carson City, and it serves its full-time students as well as the surrounding community.”
NerdWallet’s cost of living calculator and mortgage rates calculator further underscore the affordability of many Nevada towns like Carson City.
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