Top Spots For Families (NAPSA)—Which communities are the best places to raise a family? A new book from Frommer’s, a leaderin travel guides, says the top ten affordable communities to raise a family in the U.S. are Louisville, CO; Gaithersburg, MD; Roswell, GA; Lakeville, MN; Flower Mound, TX; Fort Collins, CO; Cary, NC; Sugar Land, TX; Columbia, MD and Noblesville, IN. “Best Places To Raise Your Fam- ily, The Top 100 Affordable Communities in the U.S.” (Wiley, May 2006, ™ $24.99), by Peter vat Sander and Bert MM MPN@ey SPerling, pro- eae vides honest opinions and N objective facts and figures to a@ help parents find a Le Wy the place that’s fs right for them. Each place is ranked in five major categories: Population Profile: Size, growth and mix, with a concentration on family statistics. Standard of Living: Income and costs, including job security and future employment, cost of housing, taxes and day care. Education: The level of education of local residents and academic results of the schools. Health and Safety: Crime rates, health hazards and health care. * Lifestyle: Arts and cultural resources, entertainment and recreation, commute times, climate and the area’s attractiveness. The book is available where books are sold. You can learn more at www.frommers.com.
