Safest States to Live: Vermont is Number 1!

Location, location, location. This is a common mantra heard in real estate. But what makes a location so desirable? Along with the neighborhood, schools, and occupation opportunities, safety ranks high when picking a location.

WalletHub collected data from multiple sources including the US Census Bureau, National Centers for Environmental Information, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and many others. Based on these metrics, WalletHub has named the top safest states in the United States of America. New England states made up the top six safest states with Vermont coming in at NUMBER ONE!

Here are the top 10 safest states according to WalletHub:

1. Vermont
2. Massachusetts
3. New Hampshire
4. Rhode Island
5. Maine
6. Connecticut
7. Minnesota
8. Virginia
9. Utah
10. Iowa

Vermont is the ideal place to call home. With 630,000 residents, the Green Mountain State was ranked in the top three for fewest assaults and thefts per capita. Vermont has beautiful, natural landscapes and charming downtown areas; it is no wonder Vermont is a haven for its residents and all who visit. To learn more about WalletHub’s ranking system, CLICK HERE.

Discover all that Vermont has to offer and start searching for a home in this safe state.