Crime rate can be one of the deciding factors of where families settle down. Based on the metro areas’ murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people, determined by the FBI crime reports, these are the safest places to live in the country.
For more information on how we rank, read the Best Places to Live methodology.
#1 in Safest Places to Live
For the people of Maine, there is only one Portland. Maine's largest metro area and economic hub features cobblestone streets and shi… more
#2 in Safest Places to Live
Surrounded by rolling mountain ranges and verdant forests, Manchester is the largest metropolitan area in New Hampshire and home to a… more
#3 in Safest Places to Live
A vibrant and diverse community nicknamed The Heart of the Commonwealth, Worcester, Massachusetts, is located approximately an hour's… more
#5 in Safest Places to Live
Providence is a culturally diverse metro area home to young professionals and artists, characterized by a quaint New England vibe. Pr… more
#6 in Safest Places to Live
Aptly named for its 38 stunning lakes, Lakeland is infused with Old Florida history and natural beauty. Remnants of Lakeland's past, … more
#7 in Safest Places to Live
It has been described as the "American Riviera," a "playground for the rich and famous" and, quite simply, "paradise." Situated betwe… more
#8 in Safest Places to Live
Santa Rosa, the hub of economic activity in northern California's wine country, welcomes artists of all ages, as well as young people… more
#9 in Safest Places to Live
Boston often feels like a small town with all the perks of city life. The metro area features a diverse culinary scene, access to the… more
#10 in Safest Places to Live
Located about 150 miles north of New York City on the west bank of the Hudson River, Albany serves as the capital of New York state a… more
