Parents intuitively know it, and scientific research also backs it up: Where we live closely influences how we live. It comes as no surprise, then, that American parents tend to look at a wide range of factors before they choose a place to settle in and start a family. From home prices and neighborhood safety to the proximity of reputable schools and popular recreation opportunities, there is certainly a lot to consider. Naturally, affordability and infrastructure score the highest on the priority list for parents, but recreation deserves its own place, too.