Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Sunshine, no state income tax, and family-first suburbs with good schools.
1. Weston: Best overall
2. Parkland: Best green suburb
3. Boca Raton: Best upscale family pick
4. Wellington: Best inland family town
5. Cape Coral: Best value
6. Viera: Best Space Coast family pick
7. Lakewood Ranch: Best Gulf master-planned pick
8. St. Johns: Best schools value
For families, Florida is more than beaches and theme parks. The state has a deep bench of safe, master-planned suburbs with strong schools and parks, all sharing the no-income-tax perk and year-round sunshine. Here are the 8 best places to raise a family in Florida, ranked for schools, safety, and cost.