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2019 Safe Cities in AmericaAbout this List

Explore the safest cities in the U.S. based on crime rates for murder, assault, rape, burglary, and other crime statistics by city. Ranking based on Niche's 2019 Best Cities to Live Ranking and includes only cities that earned strong Crime & Safety grades.  Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Ann Arbor

    • City in Michigan
    • 428 reviews
    #2 Best Cities to Live in America

    Nearby Resident: I love Ann Arbor because it has the small town feel, while also having the city and nigh life atmosphere. The heart of this city is located on the campus of The University of Michigan, but it is also surrounded by many tight knit neighborhoods and high schools. There are unlimited restaurants located in downtown Ann Arbor. I have lived here for 16 years and still have not visited 75% of them. If you love family, food, sports, activities, adventure, great school systems, and a caring community then Ann Arbor is the perfect place!
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    • A+
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    • B-
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    • 119,303 Population
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  2. Naperville

    • City in Illinois
    • 546 reviews
    #6 Best Cities to Live in America

    Nearby Resident: Downtown area a great place to shop and eat. Parking is available very nice, Family friendly, Great place to take kids for kids. Children have plenty of sporting events. Baseball, Football, Soccer Mecca. People somewhat not friendly often downright Rude! Private College on beautiful campus downtown Great homes, Excellent Schools, Great doctors, not much diversity, Tons of places for fitness. Plenty of Yoga studios and health and wellness work out facilities.
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    • B-
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    • 146,431 Population
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  3. Bellevue

    • City in Washington
    • 102 reviews
    #10 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: I love Bellevue because of all it has to offer. You have the city life, a 30 min drive from incredible hiking, or if you travel the opposite way you're at the beach. The neighborhoods are safe, well kept up, and a great amount of diverse restaurants to try. The schools are wonderful and the people are even better. With so many different fields of work from medical to tech and everything in between there is plenty of job opportunity. Bellevue will be my forever home!
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    • B-
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    • 139,014 Population
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  4. Irvine

    • City in California
    • 353 reviews
    #11 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: Irvine, ranked one of the safest cities in America, is also a master-planned community, which allows all residents easy access to parks, hiking trails, and shopping centers. Furthermore, Irvine has seen an increase in new developments in the past decade, so most houses that are being sold are recent constructions. It also boasts an education system that prides itself on rigor and quality. Living in Irvine means everything is nearby, usually within walking distance, which promotes developing a healthy lifestyle and attending all the exciting community events that Irvine has to offer.
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    • B-
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    • 256,877 Population
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  5. Sunnyvale

    • City in California
    • 203 reviews
    #17 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: I moved to Sunnyvale from Asia four years ago, my first impression on the city is friendly and clean. Comparing to most of the neighborhoods that I have visited in the US, Sunnyvale is very safe and its infrastructure is among the best. However, as part of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale's housing prize is much higher than the national average. If I have to point out one thing that I hope Sunnyvale could improve in the future, it would definitely be its affordability of houses.
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    • A
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    • B-
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    • 151,565 Population
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  6. Round Rock

    • City in Texas
    • 308 reviews
    #19 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: I loved growing up in Round Rock. My parents chose to live here because the schools are good, it has a low crime rate and the cost of living is reasonable. Outdoor recreation is abundant such as boating, biking, running, fishing, hiking, swimming, outdoor theater and many, many others. There are lots of historic sites. The Chisholm Trail runs right through the center of town. The Sam Bass cemetery contains graves of people born before the American Revolution. Round Rock has the feel of a small town with easy access to larger cities. Round Rock is about 23 miles north of Austin proper. The food here is the best! Everyone knows about Texas barbecue; no food anywhere can even compare. The weather is fantastic, with Round Rock boasting about 300 days of sunshine per year. The people are friendly and there is a strong sense of community. All in all, Round Rock is a great place to live.
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    • B-
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    • 116,369 Population
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  9. Carlsbad

    • City in California
    • 303 reviews
    #21 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: Very close-knit town. Peaceful and right by the beach! For the most part, everyone is respectful and easy going. However, there exists some loud, entitled people who tend to get on people's nerves. Great town, although if you are a city cat, you might want to take a drive to San Diego for more experiences.
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    • 113,147 Population
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  10. Torrance

    • City in California
    • 207 reviews
    #27 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: I love the diversity in Torrance. I also like the safety and the public schools in the area. Torrance is not as expensive as other cities nearby, but it would be better if the houses cost a little less. The location of the city is great. It is next to the beach and not very far from the airport. There are great libraries, restaurants, and most importantly shopping centers! There are several job opportunites for everyone especially teens.
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    • 147,190 Population
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  11. Thousand Oaks

    • City in California
    • 303 reviews
    #53 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: My experience with Thousand Oaks is that I'm a local resident of the city, from the people to the atmosphere, to the weather the city in a nutshell is fantastic! I've lived here for nearly fifteen-years and haven't looked back. A slight downside to living in Thousand Oaks is the lack of nightlight, meaning it isn't a great place for having fun late out. Lastly, something I think I'd like to be changed in Thousand Oaks is for better local transportation systems to be implemented on a regular basis, rather than a transportation system with very scarce hours.
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    • 128,909 Population
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  12. Burbank

    • City in California
    • 282 reviews
    #69 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: Burbank is a great city to grow up in, and a great city to raise a family. Very safe neighborhood with a small-town feel, but close enough to Los Angeles and other cities that you still get city-living-perks. All public schools are staffed with incredible educators and hands-on administrators. City center has multiple movie theatres, large mall, chain restaurants, family-owned restaurants, and boutiques. Access to work is basically unlimited; many major motion picture and television companies are based in Burbank, CA and are constantly looking to hire. Other fields of work like hospitality, retail, engineering, and childcare are also in high demand for hire. Diversity is really high compared to other cities in the area. Healthy living is heavily promoted, from farmer's markets to bike paths and public access to gyms, tracks, and pools. Overall, Burbank is an incredible place to live! Anyone would be lucky to be a resident of this amazing town.
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    • 104,765 Population
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  13. Roseville

    • City in California
    • 161 reviews
    #70 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: Roseville is such a fantastic city to live in! It is perfect for people who love being outside, and for those who love helping out the environment. The Martha Riley Library in Roseville really emphasizes this with an entire exhibit dedicated to the harmful effects of pollution and garbage has on Earth, and how to conserve resources in your own way.
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    • B
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    • 130,705 Population
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  14. Provo

    • City in Utah
    • 1,314 reviews
    #76 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: Provo City is at the base of a beautiful set of mountains. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. It is a lively, college town experiencing a lot of growth. There are ongoing changes to promote public transportation, biking, and other environmentally friendly commute options. This is an excellent place to meet new people and develop lasting friendships. With a high demand for housing, the real estate market is doing very well here. Having personally invested in property here myself, I highly recommend it! My family and I love Provo and are very happy here.
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    • B+
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    • 116,199 Population
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  15. Port St. Lucie

    • City in Florida
    • 568 reviews
    #172 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: I have lived here my whole life and have never had any problems with anyone or anything. Everyone who lives here is kind and accepting! I love the views but my only complaint would be all the construction going on. The construction causes everyone to take these small roads to get to work, school, or home. It gets pretty crowed and this has been happening for about 7 years now.
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    • B
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    • C+
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    • B-
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    • 178,778 Population
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