You may remember from a previous article that Massachusetts tops the list of states when it comes to raising a family. That's right no state does it better. Get all the details about Massachusetts' taking the top spot by going here.

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How Do I Know Which Massachusetts County is the Best for Raising a Family?

You may be thinking well that's excellent news but which counties rank well when it comes to raising a family in Massachusetts? Well, we have some good news for you. If you are thinking about making the move to Massachusetts, we are able to narrow your decision down a bit when it comes to selecting a county in the Bay State thanks to our friends at Stacker.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Massachusetts using data from Niche. Niche ranked the counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation, and weather.

Three Best Counties for Raising a Family in Massachusetts

Here are the remaining counties as ranked by Niche.

#13 Franklin County

#12 Barnstable County

#11 Berkshire County

#10 Hampden County

#9 Dukes County

#8 Bristol County

#7 Plymouth County

#6 Hampshire County

#5 Suffolk County

#4 Essex County

Check out more details about the study by going here.

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