11 Safest Places to Live in the U.S.

4) Naperville, Illinois

This family friendly Chicago suburb boasts some of the lowest crime statistics in the nation. Naperville rivals Plano with an extremely low rate of violent crime. The most recent crime rate shows just 87 people out of 100,000 reporting a violent crime. The national average is more than four times this amount. Property crime is less than half the amount of the national average. The combined crime rate here is 58% lower than the national average. Naperville also has many ways to keep you entertained. Check out the Naperville River Walk along the DuPage River, the man-made Centennial Beach, or take a historic or bar hopping trolley tour. This city has a lively nightlife scene, local brewery, concert hall, and museums. Bonus: Chicago is easily reachable from Naperville.

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