A recent study naming the best places in America to raise a family does not provide a lot of good news for New Jersey. Is New Jersey A Good Place To Raise A Child? So many residents in New Jersey love raising a family in the Garden State because of the lovely suburban environment, the excellent education ratings, and the nice people. Photo by Liv Bruce on Unsplash Photo by Liv Bruce on UnsplashThe report listed the best places to raise a family, and the first town, Jersey City, doesn’t appear until #45. The Best Place To Raise A Child In AmericaThe best place to raise a child in America, according to this study, is Fremont, California, followed by Overland Park, Kansas, and Irvine, California.