11 Safest Places to Live in the U.S.
10) Franklin, Massachusetts
This small Boston suburb has been getting national attention for being one of the safest and best places to live and raise a family. The violent crime rate in this small city of 32,000 is more than twenty-five times lower than the state and national averages. Property crime rates in Franklin are a quarter of the state average and almost one-sixth of the overall national average. Overall, the residents of Franklin are well-educated and support strong education systems in their community. More folks in Franklin hold a B.A. or higher educational degree than many other American communities. The majority of the residents are white-collar workers in the professional, scientific, management, and administration fields. The drawback of life in Franklin is the significantly high housing costs and overall cost of living.
