Former California meth capital ranked among the best places to raise a family in the US
Fresno, once known as America's meth capital, has been ranked among the best places to raise a family in the United States. The city placed No. 138 in WalletHub's 2026 rankings, outperforming several major cities. California cities dominated the list, with Fremont taking the top spot overall.
- ▪Fresno was previously labeled 'The City Addicted to Crystal Meth' in a 2009 documentary.
- ▪WalletHub evaluated over 180 US cities based on 45 metrics related to family life.
- ▪Fresno ranked No. 56 for family fun but struggled in other categories, including affordability.
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Lifestyle Former California meth capital ranked among the best places to raise a family in the US By Kevin Barr Published May 26, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The city once dubbed America’s meth capital is apparently becoming surprising wholesome. Fresno was once called “The City Addicted to Crystal Meth” in a 2009 BBC documentary — but now, somehow, it’s apparently one of the better places to raise a family in the United States. The much-maligned Central Valley metro — which also recently landed on a list of America’s best summer vacation destinations despite its reputation — ranked No. 138 overall in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best Places to Raise a Family” rankings.
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