Richmond unfairly named among worst cities to raise a family

The New York Times recently wrote that Richmond was among the worst places to raise a family in the U.S.

Why it matters: We think it's bull💩.

The big picture: The Times based its story on a WalletHub survey that ranked 182 cities from best to worst places to raise a family. Richmond is 140.

• We couldn't help but notice that their top five best (which include Fremont, California, and Overland Park, Kansas) are predominantly non-Black cities.
• Those ranked among the worst (like Memphis, Tennessee, and Detroit, Michigan) are mostly Black or Latino cities.

What they did: The top cities were singled out for their high family incomes, highly ranked public education, low divorce rates and low violent crime rates, WalletHub says.

• Other factors include the number of parks, ideal weather conditions, cost of living and infant mortality rate.

How Richmond ranks:

• Socio-economic status: 147.
• Family fun: 145.
• Education and child care: 134.
• Affordability: 120.
• Health and safety: 76.

Sabrina's thought bubble: I'm not a parent yet, and I know Richmond has its issues — but so does everywhere else.

• We also have our culture, our restaurants and above all, the people and the way we look out for one another (which money can't buy).
• In speaking to a friend who is raising a kid in the city, we both came to the same conclusion: we've never felt more community anywhere else.
• And that's what I hope for my kids one day, too. Measure that , WalletHub.