11 Safest Places to Live in the U.S.

2) Plano, Texas

As one of the safest places in Texas and the entire country, this Dallas suburb has a lot going for it. Plano is a city of around 286,000, high median household income, and affordable housing. Despite Texas having an above average crime rate, Plano has managed to rise above this statistic. The city prides itself on the very low violent crime rate; more than four times less than the national average. The property crime is higher, but still below the state and national averages. There are plenty of amenities, activities, and entertainment. Check out the Arbor Hill Nature Reserve for 200-acres of trails, AquaShop for indoor surfing, or Art & Soul for a paint your own pottery session. Overall, Plano is a very comfortable place to live. Bonus: large selection of public schools and over a dozen private schools. Plano ranks very well in the education category.