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Best Counties for Families in Pennsylvania 2026

67 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Pennsylvania

1Wyoming County
56.2
2Butler County
59.7
3Bucks County
53.1
4Montour County
60.1
5Centre County
57.8

All 67 Family-Ranked Counties in Pennsylvania

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Wyoming County, PA7456.2
2Butler County, PA7459.7
3Bucks County, PA7453.1
4Montour County, PA7360.1
5Centre County, PA7357.8
6Sullivan County, PA7260.4
7Adams County, PA7153.4
8Perry County, PA7153.2
9Washington County, PA7055.1
10Union County, PA7055
11Susquehanna County, PA6957.1
12Armstrong County, PA6956
13Jefferson County, PA6960.8
14Pike County, PA6951.1
15Westmoreland County, PA6857
16Wayne County, PA6852.6
17Cameron County, PA6761.1
18Cumberland County, PA6753
19Elk County, PA6760.8
20Chester County, PA6751.1
21Lancaster County, PA6747.8
22Somerset County, PA6658.6
23Venango County, PA6656.8
24Carbon County, PA6650.2
25Juniata County, PA6656.7
26Crawford County, PA6652.4
27Lebanon County, PA6550.5
28Clinton County, PA6556.1
29Greene County, PA6555.9
30Northampton County, PA6548.1
31Clearfield County, PA6557.9
32Potter County, PA6458.9
33Indiana County, PA6353
34Clarion County, PA6358.4
35Cambria County, PA6357
36Lawrence County, PA6352.2
37Monroe County, PA6242.5
38Bedford County, PA6258.4
39Columbia County, PA6255.4
40Bradford County, PA6253.8
41Huntingdon County, PA6159.2
42Schuylkill County, PA6148.5
43Tioga County, PA6053
44Delaware County, PA6044.5
45Berks County, PA6044
46York County, PA5944.6
47Mercer County, PA5951.1
48Snyder County, PA5851.7
49Franklin County, PA5846.9
50Blair County, PA5852.1
51Beaver County, PA5750.3
52Warren County, PA5752.3
53Lycoming County, PA5646.9
54Mifflin County, PA5546.2
55Montgomery County, PA5544
56Allegheny County, PA5543.6
57Lehigh County, PA5540.7
58Fulton County, PA5456
59Lackawanna County, PA5443.8
60McKean County, PA5348.2
61Forest County, PA5354.7
62Northumberland County, PA5351.7
63Dauphin County, PA5040.7
64Fayette County, PA4745.7
65Luzerne County, PA4639.3
66Erie County, PA4239
67Philadelphia County, PA2328.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Pennsylvania?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Wyoming County ranks as the top family county in Pennsylvania with a family score of 74.

How many counties in Pennsylvania are ranked for families?

We rank 67 counties in Pennsylvania for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.