Canyon Crest is a great place to live with kids. With the many parks, schools and activities for families, Canyon Crest offers something for everyone. The city of Riverside has been ranked as one of the best places to raise children in CA for the following reasons:

Plenty of Schools Nearby

There are many excellent public and private schools in the area. For example, Canyon Crest Academy is a top-ranked school among California high schools with an average SAT score of 2011 (out of 2400). Students from this school have been accepted to prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford University, and more!

Many Parks Nearby

Canyon Crest has many parks with playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic tables. One popular park is the Canyon Crest Towne Centre Park which includes a splash pad for kids!

Many Activities Nearby

There are many activities that families can do together in or near Canyon Crest such as

*Boating at Lake Perris State Recreation Area (only 15 minutes away)

*Hiking and biking trails nearby including those along the Santa Ana River Trail

*Various community events organized by local churches and schools throughout the year

Best Place to Raise Children in California

Riverside has been ranked as one of BestPlaces’ list of “The 50 Best Places to Live in America” because it is a safe, affordable, family-friendly city. The median home value per square foot is only $129, compared to other cities in CA like San Francisco ($702), Los Angeles (397), and Santa Barbara ($353). According to the same 2017 study, Riverside was also ranked as one of “The 50 Safest Places to Live in America” because it has low crime rates.

Safety

This city is extremely safe. Riverside has the second-lowest crime rate of any city in California, according to FBI statistics (2015).

Affordability

Riverside is ranked in “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America” by ‘Money’ magazine because it offers low housing costs and high quality of life. For example, the median home value per square foot ($129) is lower than other big cities like San Francisco ($702), Los Angeles ($397), Santa Barbara ($353). The median income for a household with two working adults was $71k compared to only $41k nationwide – this means that you get more bang-for-your-buck here!

Family-Friendly Community Events

There are many enjoyable community events organized by local churches and schools in the area.

*Easter egg hunt at nearby Canyon Crest Park organized by the local church, New Hope Christian Fellowship

*Free concert in the school district every Friday during summer for kids!

Canyon Crest is a great place to live with kids. With the many parks, schools, and activities for families, Canyon Crest offers something for everyone!

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