Niche.com ranked the best suburbs in the U.S. to buy a house, looking at factors like public school rankings, cost of living, walkability, crime and safety, diversity, family-friendliness — and, of course, housing stock.

Continue reading to see which made the list and why.

#7: Dunlap, Illinois

This Peoria suburb scores high for its schools, housing, and family-friendliness.

#6: Cave Springs, Arkansas

This Northwest Arkansas suburb is outside Bentonville, with great schools and lots of housing.

#5: Canfield, Ohio

This Ohio suburb outside Youngstown got great scores from Niche for schools, safety, housing, and cost of living.

#4: Sturgeon, Pennsylvania

Sturgeon, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh, was rated fourth for its great housing stock, good public schools, and family-friendliness.

#3: Meadowbrook, Alabama

This Birmingham, Alabama suburb has great schools, good jobs, and great housing stock.

#2: Sorrento, Louisiana

Sorrento, Louisiana, a suburb of Baton Rogue, gets great scores for housing, schools, and family-friendliness.

#1: Larkin Charter Township, Michigan

At #1 on the list, Larkin Charter Township, outside Midland, got top scores thanks to its housing supply, family-friendliness, and top public schools.