When looking for a safe place to live in the US there are numerous things to consider including the crime rate, assault, rape, burglary and much more. No one wants to raise a family in a city filled with crime and finding that one city in a sea of millions is next to impossible. Each year, the US census and FBI conduct their own evaluation on the safest cities in the US to live that takes what’s important to us into account.

There’s a reason why some cities in the US have higher crime rates than others. These same cities are typically at the top of the list as being one of the top safest US cities to live in and we’ve broken the best of the best individually.

Below are the Top 10 Safest US Cities to Live in 2019 while detailing the many reasons why.

10. Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park is well-known as being one of the safest US cities to live each year and with a population around 190,000 there are plenty of people who also know this. Overland Park has a 25% lower crime rate than the national average and with its close proximity to Kansas City there’s always something to do. Their school system is rated a A+ making it a great place to raise a family with ample night life and diverse population.

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9. Plano, Texas

Plano is one of the safest cities in the US that you may have never heard of. With a population of about 280,000 it’s small enough giving you a community atmosphere, yet large enough providing you plenty of entertainment. When it comes to crime and safety, Plano, Texas is rated a B and when compared to other cities it boasts a 28% lower crime rate. The public school system is rated an A+ and an A+ when it comes to raising a family.

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8. Glendale, California

Glendale, California has a much larger socioeconomic status than most other cities in this review with an average home value around $640,000. It’s easy to argue that safety and crime rate are indirectly tied to socioeconomic status and if you agree then this is hand-down one of the safest US cities to live in 2019. With a population of nearly 200,000, A rated public school system and B rating when it comes to crime and safety, it’s no wonder it makes this list.

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7. Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale is home to some of the best public schools, nightlife and housing. The population comes in around 150,000 and has a crime rate almost 50% less than the national average. Statistics show that violent crimes like murder, rape, robbery and assault are significantly less than the rest of the US and is given an A+ when it comes to crimes and safety.

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6. Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad is rated 55% safer than other cities around the US and violent crimes are significantly down. When it comes to other factors for living like public schools, housing and jobs, they’re given at least a B+ in all categories with the public school system rated one of the best with an A+ rating. With a smaller population, the environment is that of a close knit community with a suburban lifestyle with a median house around $674,000.

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5. Round Rock, Texas

Round Rock, Texas is given an overall A+ rating when looking at everything within the smaller city including crime and safety, public schools, entertainment and is rated one of the best places to raise a family. Violent crimes are down significantly when comparing Round Rock with other US cities coming in 67% lower than the national average and 62% when compared to other cities throughout Texas.

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4. Provo, Utah

Provo is a smaller city with a population around 115,000 and is rated 53% safer than other cities in the US. When it comes to other cities around Utah they’re not as good with a crime rate at 81% higher. Despite this, violent crimes are down, the public school system is top-rated and is garners an A- when it comes to best cities to raise a family.

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3. Thousand Oaks, California

Thousand Oaks stands out from other US cities when looking at crimes and safety with violet crimes. Thousand Oaks is 51% lower than the national average and 72% lower when compared with other cities throughout California. They achieved high ratings when looking at other environmental categories including public schools, housing, nightlife and diversity and is given an overall A when it comes to raising a family.

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2. Irvine, California

When analyzed, Irvine has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation when comparing it with cities with similar populations. When comparing it to cities throughout California, it boasts a crime rate that is 67% lower. This includes violent crimes like assaults, murder, and rape and with a population more than most cities in this list the statistics are even more amazing.

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1. Naperville, Illinois

Over the years, violet crimes, property crimes and the overall crime rate has significantly dropped. Each year we’ve seen a downward trend making it one of the safest US cities to live in 2019. We’ve seen a drop of 29% when analyzing violent crimes and property crimes are down another 5% each year. They receive a rating of at least a B+ with at least an A for raising families, public schools, housing and diversity.

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