These three Pittsburgh suburbs are among the top-rated areas for quality schools, safety, and family-friendly attractions and housing. If you're considering a move to a Pittsburgh-area city with kids in tow, check out our list of three great Pittsburgh suburbs for families.

1. Mount Lebanon

Lebo is a highly popular suburb for Pittsburgh-area families and has a population of about 32,000. It's rated among the best for safety and good schools. It's close to Pittsburgh, only six miles from downtown, and still manages to maintain a quiet suburban feel. Mount Lebanon has many walkable shops and restaurants. Some of the best family-friendly attractions include the beautiful parks, like Hoodridge Park and Bird Park, the National Aviary, and the Carnegie Science Center.

2. Franklin Park

Franklin Park is a private, quiet city that's close to downtown Pittsburgh, and has a population of just over 14,000. It's known for its friendly and welcoming community that's dedicated to making the area safer, cleaner, healthier, and happier. Franklin Park also boasts a nationally ranked public school system. Top family-friendly attractions include the Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary, North Park, the Streetwater Center for the Arts, and Randyland.

3. Lower Burrell

Lower Burell is a small town of only about 11,000, where everyone knows their neighbors. It's a low-crime, welcoming town with excellent schools and community get-togethers, and it's located conveniently close to Pittsburgh. While not the best location for dining out and shopping, Lower Burrell offers proximity to a wealth of outdoor activities and natural encounters. Deer Lakes Park is perfect for fishing, and kids can get a hands-on experience with snakes, lizards, and other reptiles at the monthly Pittsburgh Reptile Show & Sale. Request a quote from local Pittsburgh movers today so you can begin planning your move. Questions about other Pittsburgh suburbs? Reach out to Weleski Transfer.