Martin County, FL, is one of the most family-friendly areas in the country, according to Forbes magazine. Forbes judged every county in the country with more than 65,000 residents and named Martin County the 11th best place in America to raise a family.

The magazine periodically ranks communities for different factors. The Port St. Lucie metro area was listed in April as one of the best for job growth, based on economic information gathered over the last five years.

WHAT MATTERS

Schools: Top-ranked counties had high test scores and graduation rates and less than half their school budgets came from property taxes. Martin County schools usually rate among the best in the state.

Quality of life: Low crime rates, short commutes and good air quality mattered. Martin County's crime rate is lower than the surrounding counties.

Cost of living: The best counties had relatively low housing prices and high per capita income. Martin County has the highest per capita income on the Treasure Coast.