With all the constant talk about crime, violence, and chaos, it’s easy to overlook some good news.
But here’s a surprising fact: Texas is home to 5 of the 10 safest cities in the United States according to a 2023 study by SmartAsset.com.
Even more impressive, three of those cities are just north of Dallas, while the other two are on the Texas-Mexico border — pretty unexpected considering the challenges at the southern border over the past few years.
If you’re thinking about moving to Texas or relocating within the state, you might want to consider these safe spots.
Let’s take a look at the full list of the Top 10 Safest Cities in America for 2023, with a closer focus on the standout Texas cities:
10. Yonkers, NY
9. Sunnyvale, CA
8. Glendale, CA
7. Laredo, TX
- Population: 256,153
- Violent Crimes: 301 per 100k
- Property Crime: 1,188 per 100k
- Vehicular Mortality: 9.5 per 100k
- Drug Poisoning Mortality: 12.3 per 100k
6. Alexandria, VA
5. Plano, TX
- Population: 288,253
- Violent Crimes: 157 per 100k
- Property Crime: 1,633 per 100k
- Vehicular Mortality: 6.4 per 100k
- Drug Poisoning Mortality: 8.0 per 100k
4. Santa Clarita, CA
3. McAllen, TX
- Population: 143,920
- Violent Crimes: 179 per 100k
- Property Crime: 1,804 per 100k
- Vehicular Mortality: 9.2 per 100k
- Drug Poisoning Mortality: 5.0 per 100k
2. McKinney, TX
- Population: 202,690
- Violent Crimes: 127 per 100k
- Property Crime: 887 per 100k
- Vehicular Mortality: 6.4 per 100k
- Drug Poisoning Mortality: 8.0 per 100k
1. Frisco, TX
- Population: 210,719
- Violent Crimes: 95 per 100k
- Property Crime: 901 per 100k
- Vehicular Mortality: 6.4 per 100k
- Drug Poisoning Mortality: 8.0 per 100k
Frisco takes the top spot for the second year in a row, making it the safest city in America.
Located just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Frisco is home to the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters, the Video Game Hall of Fame, several golf courses, and the future Universal Studios Frisco.
It’s nice to see some positive news for a change — and Texas certainly deserves to celebrate this win!
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