While Georgia may be known for its music, arts scene and various business opportunities, it’s not the state to settle down in, according to a new analysis by WalletHub.
The finance company reported Monday that Georgia ranked as the 40th-best state in the country to raise a family.
The company compared all 50 U.S. states across five key dimensions, each worth 20 points — health and safety, education and child care, affordability, family fun and socio-economics. From there, the dimensions were evaluated using 50 metrics, including median annual family income, housing affordability, crime rate and school quality.
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