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Best place to raise kids in Pennsylvania: Crafton

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Best place to raise kids in Pennsylvania: Crafton

Nearby city: Pittsburgh
Population: 6,321
Median family income: $67,890
Runner-up: State College

A tree-filled suburb of Pittsburgh, with classic Victorian homes and good schools, Crafton is a good neighborhood for kids. Shelters for picnics at Crafton Park are available for rental by residents only. The town also boasts a pool, a nine-hole golf course, summer concerts in the park, and an annual Rib and Chicken Fest put on by the local Rotary Club in the summer.