The middle class is shrinking but there’s still a few states where middle class families are thriving. What is the middle class exactly? Well, a middle class families greatest concern is being able to afford housing and a good education for children. So with that in mind, what are the worst places for middle class families? Hawaii, Massachusetts, California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Louisiana, Virginia, and much more. What about the best places for a middle class income? Alabama, Montana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio, Maine, Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, Wyoming, Mississippi, North Dakota, Iowa, and much more.