2023 Safe Cities in America

• City in Illinois

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  678 reviews

Current Resident: Naperville provides the fundamentals of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Through its education system and opportunities to be a part of a community, any resident may treasure their time in one of the greatest US suburbs. My education has been enhanced by the elite school system which provides students with access to resources specific to their topics of interest. District 204 has helped me blossom into the person I am today. The schools in Naperville prepare students for real-life situations and overall success at a higher educational level. Outside of school, Naperville's many parks and the modern downtown area are appealing to explore Naperville's many small businesses and exciting activities. Often, my father and I take a long stroll along the riverwalk and stop for breakfast at Egg Harbor Cafe. We usually bump into neighbors and running groups, always seeing a friendly face. Naperville is the best city to be in to balance a lifestyle between work, leisure, and fitness.... Read 678 reviews

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• Population 149,013

• City in California

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  572 reviews

Nearby Resident: I love Irvine! I went to UCI for my bachelors degree and it was a beautiful area. There are many activities to do beyond campus life. My friends and I would ride our bikes in the park and then get food from the University Town center. Irvine became a second home for my friends and I. We would study all day and night in the library and then we would go to the movies in the town center. On the weekend, when we did not have much studying to do, we would go to university town center to interact with other college students. Irvine is not only a great place to raise a family, it is also one of the safest neighborhoods around the area. Additionally, because Irvine is a college town there are many job opportunities If I could, I would live in Irvine to pursue my future buying a house and raising children. To add the cost of living in Irvine is high and over the years has gone up; however, I believe that the cost of living is worth the amazing lifestyle one with achieve by living in Irvine.... Read 572 reviews

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• Population 297,868

• City in California

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  362 reviews

Current Resident: Not only was I born and raised in Thousand Oaks (husband as well), I’ve raised my 5 kids here! The schools are excellent, sports programs are top notch, great training facilities such as Mamba Academy, tons of community events organized Conejo Parks and Rec, a teen center, a senior center and a large city library. Surrounded by the beautiful Santa Monica mountains, there’s plenty of hiking trails that are especially beautiful in the late winter/early spring and close to the beach. The weather is nearly perfect! Not nearly as hot as the San Fernando Valley, yet you get nice cool ocean breezes in the afternoon. It was lacking diversity when I was growing up but that has changed in recent years. It’s still very safe although some LA crime is starting to creep in. Luckily we have a very proactive police department that takes crime and homelessness seriously. We absolutely love it here!... Read 362 reviews

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• Population 127,274

• City in Utah

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  1,536 reviews

Current Resident: Provo is a beautiful area, it's a smaller college town. The people are very friendly, there are lots of stores/restaurants. The university, Brigham Young University, has a beautiful campus and great academics. For a college student, it's a great place to be! The public school system is not highly rated, wish it could be better. Summers are very hot, winters are pretty cold. There are lots of parks everywhere, and the Provo River Trail is a great option for long bike rides, roller blading, etc. There are lots of places to hike, and Provo features some good peaks as well, including Mount Timpanogos. Being in Utah, a lot of people here are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It's a welcoming community. The trax/frontrunner provide easy public transportation to SLC, and the new bus system provides easy public transportation around Provo itself. Overall, a good place to live!... Read 1,536 reviews

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• Population 113,538

• City in Texas

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  557 reviews

Current Resident: McAllen is a great place to be at. I've loved growing up here and there is always something to do. Because McAllen is a developing location, there is always something new. New restaurants, new activities, etc. I love the weather here to as it makes outdoor activities very doable and enjoyable!... Read 557 reviews

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• Population 141,941