Arlington is one of the best places for working parents, according to a new ranking.
According to the website CoworkingCafe, Arlington is the third best place in the country for working parents to raise a family, behind only DC and Seattle.
“Some U.S. cities make it easier for working parents than others. With that in mind, our latest study reveals the top 20 cities with the ideal mix of career opportunities, excellent child care and a high quality of life,” the website states. “The top-ranked cities in the country were Washington, DC, Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA, all three of which scored well in several relevant categories, such as the proportion of telecommuters, the quality of public schools and the high availability of pediatricians.”
For more information on Arlington’s high ranking on CoworkingCafe’s 2024 New List:
Arlington, VA, ranked third overall because the city offers a good work environment, coming in second in that category. In addition, the city stood out by coming in second in the number of telecommuters (27% of the total workforce) as well as the percentage of office jobs (85%). Additionally, Arlington’s schools ranked tenth on the state level for their overall quality. Arlington thus supports a healthy environment for children’s educational development – and their parents’ professional lives.
Also in the top 20 are Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Richmond and Baltimore.