10) Franklin, Massachusetts
This small Boston suburb has been getting national attention for being one of the safest and best places to live and raise a family. The violent crime rate in this small city of 32,000 is more than twenty-five times lower than the state and national averages. Property crime rates in Franklin are a quarter of the state average and almost one-sixth of the overall national average. Overall, the residents of Franklin are well-educated and support strong education systems in their community. More folks in Franklin hold a B.A. or higher educational degree than many other American communities. The majority of the residents are white-collar workers in the professional, scientific, management, and administration fields. The drawback of life in Franklin is the significantly high housing costs and overall cost of living.
