Port St. Lucie Ranks #2 in the Safest Places To Live In The U.S.

USNews Safest Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022-2023

Crime rate can be one of the deciding factors of where families settle down. Based on the metro areas’ murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people, determined by the FBI crime reports, these are the safest places to live in the country. For more information on how we rank, read the Best Places to Live methodology.

 

Naples, FL

#1 in Safest Places to Live

Nestled between the edges of the Everglades and the shores of the Gulf of Mexico sits Collier County, home to Naples… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.6

QUALITY OF LIFE 7.4

VALUE 5.2

 

Port St. Lucie, FL

#2 in Safest Places to Live

Port St. Lucie is nestled along Florida’s Treasure Coast, on the state’s southeast side, about halfway between Miami and… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.2

QUALITY OF LIFE 6.4

VALUE 5.9

 

Fort Myers, FL

#3 in Safest Places to Live

Situated between Tampa and Miami on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers is a growing city. The “City of Palms” has long… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.0

QUALITY OF LIFE 6.5

VALUE 5.7

 

Portland, ME

#4 in Safest Places to Live

For the people of Maine, there is only one Portland. Maine’s largest metro area and economic hub features cobblestone… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.7

QUALITY OF LIFE 7.2

VALUE 6.6

 

Lakeland, FL

#5 in Safest Places to Live

Aptly named for its 38 stunning lakes, Lakeland is infused with Old Florida history and natural beauty. Remnants of… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.0

QUALITY OF LIFE 6.2

VALUE 6.4

 

Tampa, FL

#6 in Safest Places to Live

Residents of the Tampa Bay area enjoy both a laid-back beach lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.4

QUALITY OF LIFE 6.9

VALUE 5.9

 

Sarasota, FL

#7 in Safest Places to Live

Sarasota has a distinct vibe that’s different from Florida’s relative coastal cities, with its own vibrant arts scene… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.7

QUALITY OF LIFE 7.0

VALUE 6.2

 

Worcester, MA

#8 in Safest Places to Live

A vibrant and diverse community nicknamed The Heart of the Commonwealth, Worcester, Massachusetts, is located… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.2

QUALITY OF LIFE 6.9

VALUE 6.3

 

Daytona Beach, FL

#9 in Safest Places to Live

The Daytona Beach population swells and wanes like the ocean tide. Every winter, the region’s beaches overflow with… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.2

QUALITY OF LIFE 6.5

VALUE 5.6

 

Ocala, FL

#10 in Safest Places to Live

Known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” Ocala maintains deep equestrian roots even as the area evolves into a diverse… READ MORE

OVERALL SCORE 6.1

QUALITY OF LIFE 6.4

VALUE 6.6

 

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