Top 10: Greenville among best small cities in US to raise a family. See where we ranked.

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When it comes to best small cities in America to raise a family, Greenville ranks among the best.

This recognition is based on research and analysis of over 600 cities conducted by Pheabs, a Consumer Finance Company. In the analysis, Greenville ranked at No. 5.

The top six cities were: Boise, Idaho; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Fargo, North Dakota; Rochester, Minnesota; Greenville; Huntsville, Alabama and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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"We believe that every family deserves a nurturing and enriching environment, and Greenville offers just that." stated Daniel Tannenbaum, Founder of Pheabs, in a press release.

Here's how Greenville made the list

Pheabs took affordability, employment prospects, quality schools, liveability and access to green spaces into account when ranking small cities, the press release stated. The company's methodology also considers key data points and index scores to provide insights, the release said.

Index scores range from 1 to 10 and are determined through data analysis, rankings and expert opinions.

In terms of affordability, Greenville ranked 8/10. Greenville's job market scored an 8.5/10.

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The city ranked 8/10 in access to green spaces and 8.5/10 for quality schools.

In terms of liveability, Greenville received a ranking of 8.5/10.

The press release cited Greenville's welcoming community, vibrant culture and thriving economy to its allure as one of the best small cities to raise a family.

Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com

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