Forget about your California dreams if you’re a single parent. According to a recent report, The Golden State is a nightmare for solo parents. NewHomesMate, a marketplace for new-construction homes in the South, conducted a comprehensive analysis of factors such as housing prices, the cost of raising a child, and the percentage of unmarried adults to determine the top 50 most populous American cities where single parents can thrive. The unfortunate winner of the worst spot on the list is Los Angeles, primarily due to its exorbitant housing costs in comparison to the average household income. In fact, the median home price in the City of Angels reached a staggering $1.2 million last month, a figure nearly 30 times higher than the average household income of $39,378 reported by the US Census Bureau in 2021. While California offers stunning landscapes, delicious tacos, outstanding surf, and abundant sunshine, it severely lacks affordability and social opportunities for single parents. Similarly, cities like Bakersfield, Long Beach, and San Jose in California rank as the second, third, and fourth least favorable spots for single parents, respectively. Interestingly, only 27.3% of San Jose’s adult population is single, and the annual cost of raising a child there is an astonishing $33,228. The study drew its conclusions by analyzing various factors, including housing prices and the cost of raising a child. However, California does not monopolize the worst rankings entirely, with Fresno taking the sixth spot from the bottom and San Diego ranking eighth. As for New York City, it sits comfortably as the tenth least desirable place for solo parents. The Big Apple boasts an annual cost of raising a child amounting to $27,449, supported by an average income of $43,952 in 2021. Making matters worse, the notoriously expensive five boroughs recorded a median home price of $785,000 in the second quarter of this year, according to Douglas Elliman brokerage. On the brighter side, Atlanta claims the title of the best city for single parents to live and raise their families followed by Washington, DC, and Minneapolis. Surprisingly, Seattle secures the fourth spot despite its well-known steep housing costs. Notably, Baltimore rounds out the top five cities with a meager median home price of only $200,000 last month. Thus, if you’re a single parent looking for the best places to settle down, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Baltimore should be at the top of your list.
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