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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
    • 452 reviews
    #2 Best Cities to Live in America

    Niche User: A sweet and enjoyable small town! Ann Arbor offers everything that you need in your day to day life. The town is filled with restaurants, shops, music venues, fantastic schools, grocery stores and the best farmers market! I really enjoy the small town feel, but it is also nice that we have access to Detroit and if you are up to a big adventure Chicago is only 4 hours away! I am here as a graduate student and I am very glad I chose to come to Ann Arbor. Everyday you will see students, working professionals, and retirees walking around the town, eating at restaurants and truly enjoying life! Also, the ARBORETUM is to die for (trust me, you will want to go see this place). I can definitely see myself raising my kids here one day! DEFINITELY A MUST SEE TOWN!
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    • B-
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    • 119,303 Population
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  2. Naperville

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

    Current Resident: Best place to raise a family! Great downtown with many great restaurants . Most schools rated the highest in the state! Many activities for adults and children! Safe neighborhoods, friendly neighborhoods! Low crime rate, great park districts with many activities and plenty of volunteer activities.
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    • B-
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    • 146,431 Population
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  3. Bellevue

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

    Current Resident: It is like Seattle's fancier little sister! There is always so much to do, whether it's going to the mall to shop or swimming in Lake Washington at one of the many public docks. The only thing that I wish would change is the amount of construction. Because the city is always developing and growing, there is nonstop construction, which can be quite the hassle and causes lots of traffic.
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    • B-
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    • 139,014 Population
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  4. Irvine

    • City in California
    • 383 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
    • 212 reviews
    #17 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: Sunnyvale is truly the heart of the silicon valley. I love the diversity, the sunny weather, the beautiful parks, the great restaurants and the intelligent people!
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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
    • 328 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
    • 320 reviews
    #21 Best Cities to Live in America

    Former Resident: A wonderful, friendly coastal city! Plenty to do and beautiful oceanfront views. Attractions like Legoland and beach bluffs make it a tourist destination, and if you're lucky enough to live here you can enjoy its atmosphere year round!
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    • 113,147 Population
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  10. Torrance

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

    Current Resident: The city of Torrance has an amazing feeling of home to it. Due to it being a smaller city, it is very easy to meet the people around you and live in a very connected community. Its location in comparison to other areas of Southern California is considered convenient and "in the middle of everything" by many. Although there isn't much to nightlife, the city has many beautiful and restaurants and places with unique qualities to them so one could still have an amazing night out. The city overall is a perfect place for families and even young individuals. Torrance has something to offer, no matter who you are!
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    • 147,190 Population
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  11. Thousand Oaks

    • City in California
    • 315 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
    • 291 reviews
    #69 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: I have grown up in Burbank my whole life and I love it! The city is small and intimate and you'll always encounter someone you know anywhere you go. Burbank has its own police force making it extra safe and response is very fast. We also have 5-6 fire stations all around and a large hospital. The schools are amazing with twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools including two private schools.
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    • 104,765 Population
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  13. Roseville

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

    Current Resident: The most welcoming, clean, and safe city I have ever lived in! As a child I would often visit Roseville with my aunt to go shopping at the Galleria mall and always said: "someday I am going to live there and raise a family." I now live here and work for the school district and could not be happier with where I reside. The city is continuously growing but the resources are not limited, they have great schools, tons of shopping, and social events for families.
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    • 130,705 Population
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  14. Provo

    • City in Utah
    • 1,364 reviews
    #76 Best Cities to Live in America

    Current Resident: Provo is definitely a college town. There's always something to do here! Everyone is generally very social and kind. But sadly I have noticed there's a very harmful perfectionist culture. Many people come from all over the United States to attend Brigham Young University. It's an extremely competitive school with high moral standards. Now there's nothing wrong with that, but I've noticed how depressed the students tend to get here when they don't measure up. Definitely something that needs to change. Other than that though it's quite pleasant to be here! There are tons of hikes and outdoor activities! Also Sundance is right up the road from Provo! If you're ever in town it's worth the visit!
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    • B+
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    • 116,199 Population
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  15. Port St. Lucie

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

    Current Resident: What I like about PSL: its close to the beach, its 20 mins to Fort Pierce or 20 mins to Stuart, the parks and outdoor activities, the farmers markets and craft fairs, the outdoor restaurants, the people, most of the grocery stores around, the cost of gas, groceries, the gyms, the college IRSC, job opportunities for someone in their early 20's with little job experience, like myself.
    What I dislike: the horrible chain restaurants that surround the town (chillys, olive garden, longhorn steakhouse). The large amount of fast food places that also surround the town. We do not have any local tasty cooking places around here, mostly chain restaurants or fast food joints. It would be nice to see something new be built, instead of another Burger King.. Also, there is absolutely no night life here at all. Most places are closed by 10 pm. Also, why don't we have a whole foods grocery store or trader joe's?!?!? Dying to have one of those around here!
    Read 591 Reviews

    • B
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    • C+
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    • B-
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    • 178,778 Population
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