There are many factors that go into choosing where to put down roots. For most people, safety and peace of mind are incredibly important. We turned to NeighborhoodScout.com to figure out the spots in Massachusetts with the lowest crime rates. To help you plan out your next move (or if you’re just curious to see how your town ranks), here are the 11 safest places to live in Massachusetts.
Population: 15,288 people. Duxbury is a coastal town with an absolutely beautiful natural landscape. According to NeighborhoodScout, many residents in this town read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Population 1,319. Pelham's crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country. Many people here work from home (around 13%). Pelham is also a quiet place to live due to the relatively low amount of residents who are college students, renters, or young children.
Population: 13,697. Clinton has a low crime rate and a high percentage of residents with bachelor's or master's degrees. Looks like it can brag about its spectacular sunsets as well.
Population:13,444. Wayland is a mostly white-collar community with more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Population: 11,689. This town is great for families with kids. About 50% of adults living in Norfolk have earned a 4-year college degree, which is a large portion compared to 21% in all U.S. cities and towns.
Population: 7,109. Real estate prices aren't cheap here, but those big price tags come with big perks. This town is extremely family-friendly and features property along the lovely Merrimack River.
Population: 7,131. Rockport is a coastal town with a mix of white- and blue-collar residents. Additionally, NeighborhoodScout reports that this town has Rockport has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America.
This teeny town is the safest in the state. Good schools, friendly neighbors, and low crime make Chesterfield a great place to live. Population 1,239. Pictured: Bisbee Mill, Chesterfield
While the entire state of Massachusetts consistently ranks highly in education, safety, and quality of life, these towns represent some of the absolute safest places to settle down. What towns do you think are the most peaceful in Massachusetts?
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