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25 Safest Cities in the U.S. in 2024. Where You Don’t Need to Worry?
Kristin Hitchcock
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Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website.
Whenever you’re deciding on a place to live, one crucial factor should be safety. After all, a good job or affordable house isn’t worth much if you’re in a city with a high crime rate.
In this article, we look at 25 of the safest cities in the United States so you can make an informed decision regarding where to move.
The 25 Safest Cities in the United States
1. Hopkins, Massachusetts
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Population
18,585
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$95,735
Poverty Rate:
3.6%
Violent Crimes:
0
Hopkins, Massachusetts, has been ranked as the safest city in the United States in 2021 due to the meager crime rate. The violent crime rate was practically zero, while the property crime rate was only 1.61 incidents per 1,000 residents. In 2021, there were no violent crimes in Hopkins, which is largely why it is considered the safest town in the country. You can’t get much safer than that. Hopkins has an A+ rating, with a crime occurring every 3 days and 20 minutes on average. (Crime Grade)
2. Franklin, Massachusetts
Population
33,149
Murder Rate:
0.06
Average Household Income:
$101,980
Poverty Rate:
4%
Violent Crimes:
6
Not too far away from Hopkins, you’ll find another safe city: Franklin. In fact, Massachusetts seems to have many safe communities. The violent crime rate in Franklin is practically zero.
This city has become much safer over the last few years and will likely continue to get safer as time passes. There is relatively no violent crime to speak of, though property crime drives it further down the list. Residents found the police were visible and responsive, contributing to this town’s safety.
4. Oakland Township, Michigan
Population
19,649
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$118,969
Poverty Rate:
2.2%
Violent Crimes:
0
Oakland has always been a safe town. However, the crime rates have increased over the last few years. Still, it is easily considered one of the safest towns in the United States. The violent crime rate is practically nothing, though the property crime rate is about 1.93 per 1,000 people, making it higher than any other location on this list.
Compared to residents of other towns, those living in Bernards Township live far above the poverty level. For this reason, crime rates tend to be low. They have their fair share of property crimes, but violent crimes are practically non-existent.
6. Ridgefield, Connecticut
Population
25,050
Murder Rate:
0.04
Average Household Income:
$130,091
Poverty Rate:
2%
Violent Crimes:
3
While Ridgefield has a lower property crime rating than Bernards Township, it has a slightly higher violent crime rating. Therefore, we placed it a bit lower on the list because violent crimes are more prevalent than property crimes.
7. New Castle Town, New York
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Population
17,896
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$186,493
Poverty Rate:
3.3%
Violent Crimes:
0
New Castle Town had a violent crime rating of only 0.06 in 2021, though property crime was 2.96. Few crimes were reported overall, making it one of the safer cities in the United States. It is 19.6 times safer than the average U.S. city.
8. Sparta Township, New Jersey
Population
18,532
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$126,090
Poverty Rate:
2.3%
Violent Crimes:
4
As we move down the list, the violent crime rating will slowly increase. It isn’t that Sparta Township isn’t safe, but it is less safe than those higher on this list. This town has a B+ regarding safety, with most residents saying there is virtually no crime. Most violent crimes reported were assaults.
With the lowest average income so far, Hamburg Township is considered safer than similar small towns. Generally, the violent crime rating is only 0.31, and the property crime rating is also decently low.
10. Bedford Town, New York
Population
17,791
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$119,069
Poverty Rate:
6.6%
Violent Crimes:
1
Bedford Town, New York, has a low violent crime rating. However, its property crime rating is a bit high. Based on this information, we decided to put it near the middle of this list.
11. Newtown, Connecticut
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Population
27,795
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$108,667
Poverty Rate:
2.4%
Violent Crimes:
6
Newtown likely wouldn’t have appeared on this list a couple of years ago. However, crime has now dropped so low that it is 11th in the country regarding safety. Both property and violent crimes are decently low compared to other communities.
12. Springboro, Ohio
Population
18,975
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$105,458
Poverty Rate:
2.83%
Violent Crimes:
1
Springboro is a town with decreasing crime rates. We expect the crime rates will stay the same or decrease more in the years to come, making it one of the safer communities in the United States.
Zionsville is quite safe. In fact, there are hardly ever any murders reported. Property crimes are also extremely low, as are violent crimes in general. However, the average household income is far above the national average, making this community out of reach for many.
14. Carmel Town, New York
Population
34,251
Murder Rate:
0.23
Average Household Income:
$105,406
Poverty Rate:
3.1%
Violent Crimes:
6
Carmel Town has also become increasingly safe over the last few years and will likely continue to become safer. Housing and other necessities are also more affordable for a lower average household income.
15. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
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Population
37,983
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$97,365
Poverty Rate:
4.8%
Violent Crimes:
4
In Shrewsbury, violent crimes are extremely low, though property crimes are a bit higher. However, due to the low violent crime rate, the community can be considered much safer than most of America.
16. Eastchester Town, New York
Population
20,073
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$104,891
Poverty Rate:
4.6%
Violent Crimes:
3
This community is the poster child for a safe community. The violent crime rate is decently low at 0.15, though other locations have lower rates. Property crimes are a bit high at 3.34.
This picturesque community has a relatively low violent crime rate. Murders are nearly non-existent compared to the rest of the country. Plus, the average income is one of the lowest on this list, making it more accessible.
18. Northampton Township, Pennsylvania
Population
39,171
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$106,661
Poverty Rate:
3%
Violent Crimes:
11
This township is larger than some of the other cities on this list, but it has a lower violent crime rate. The property crime rate is a bit high, however.
Like most other towns on this list, Vernon has a small population. However, it also has a lower median income than most other towns, making the housing much more affordable.
20. Muskego, Wisconsin
Population
25,224
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$89,512
Poverty Rate:
2.8%
Violent Crimes:
8
Muskego is quite similar to Vernon. However, the violent crime rate is slightly higher, so it landed farther down the list. The property crime rate is lower, though.
This moderately large town has a violent crime rate of practically zero. However, the property crime rate is higher than in other towns on this list. But if you are only basing it on the violent crime rate, this town is much safer than most.
22. Milton, Massachusetts
Population
27,471
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$127,448
Poverty Rate:
4.67%
Violent Crimes:
8
Milton has a low crime rate, but the violent crime rate is higher than most other towns on this list. The property crime rate is low, however.
Roxbury has become significantly safer over the last few years, and we expect that streak to continue. The violent crime rate is low, but the property crime rate is a bit high.
24. Reading, Massachusetts
Population
25,305
Murder Rate:
0
Average Household Income:
$112,634
Poverty Rate:
36.6%
Violent Crimes:
11
This small town has a decently low violent crime rate, but property crime is more prevalent. For this reason, the town is low on our list.
While Westford has a low property crime rate, the violent crime rate is significantly higher than most of the other locations on this list. That doesn’t necessarily mean it isn’t safer than most other towns. It is just last on this list due to its higher violent crime rating.
How to Stay Safe in the United States
Generally speaking, the United States is relatively safe. Therefore, you’ll likely be safer anywhere in America than in many other countries.
This list has the safest locations to live, which typically means that they have low violent and property crimes. Generally, these safe towns have smaller populations and higher incomes. Therefore, they are often inaccessible to low-income residents.
Kristin Hitchcock is passionate about an array of DIY topics - from blacksmithing to making children's toys. She understands the importance of choosing the right tool for the right job and enjoys informing others on the options currently available on the market. She is a stronger believer that you can do practically anything yourself with the right tools and knowledge.
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