People who are looking for a great place to start a family should consider making the move to Asheville, North Carolina. There are many amazing things about this city and it is a wonderful place to raise children. Asheville is known for its culture and music is a big part of the city. Street performances and music festivals are some of the cultural activities that occur in the city. Asheville is also known for having great weather year round. The winters are cool and the temperature averages around 36 in January. It occasionally snows here, but it is usually light.

The summers in Asheville are warm, but cooler than many other southern cities. Most parents encourage their children to go to college. Those parents will be thrilled to know that there are many great colleges and universities in this city including: University of North Carolina at Asheville, Mars Hill, Blue Ridge Community College and Black Mountain College. This city also has very reliable public transportation. The Asheville Transit operates Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.. The fare is only one dollar per ride. The culture, the climate, the education and the public transportation is what makes Asheville a great place to raise children.