If you’re interested in making the big move to the Green Mountain State, or you just want to relocate out of your boring old town, look no further than this list. Here are the safest cities and towns in Vermont, according to SafeWise. Rankings are based on the amount of violent and property crimes 1,000 people as of 2021. We’re not saying your town of 72 residents didn’t make the list, as we’re sure it’s more peaceful than anywhere else, but these are the safest, most peaceful places in Vermont with over 2,500 people:
- Castleton
Michael O’Brien/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: .07
Property Crimes per 1,000: 7.1 Castleton, VT, USA
- Hinesburg
Justin Henry/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.1
Property Crimes per 1,000: 5.0 Hinesburg, VT, USA
- Stowe
Maurice huang/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.2
Property Crimes per 1,000: 10.8 Stowe, VT 05672, USA
- Barre
Doug Kerr/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.8
Property Crimes per 1,000: 8.7 Barre, VT 05641, USA
- Shelburne
Flikr/Lee Wright Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.1
Property Crimes per 1,000: 14.0 Shelburne, VT, USA
- Milton
Rich/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.0
Property Crimes per 1,000: 10.6 Milton, VT 05468, USA
- Essex
Collin Parker/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.9
Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.9 Essex, VT, USA
- Swanton
US Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.5
Property Crimes per 1,000: 9.1 Swanton, VT 05488, USA
- Northfield
James Walsh/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: .41
Property Crimes per 1,000: 13.79 Northfield, VT 05663, USA
- Manchester
Doug Kerr/Flickr Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.4
Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.7 Manchester, VT 05255, USA
Overall, Vermont is an absolutely breathtaking place. Folks come from all over the world to experience its beauty, and we can’t say we blame them.
Michael O’Brien/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: .07
Property Crimes per 1,000: 7.1
Castleton, VT, USA
Justin Henry/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.1
Property Crimes per 1,000: 5.0
Hinesburg, VT, USA
Maurice huang/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.2
Property Crimes per 1,000: 10.8
Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.8
Property Crimes per 1,000: 8.7
Barre, VT 05641, USA
Flikr/Lee Wright
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.1
Property Crimes per 1,000: 14.0
Shelburne, VT, USA
Rich/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.0
Property Crimes per 1,000: 10.6
Milton, VT 05468, USA
Collin Parker/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.9
Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.9
Essex, VT, USA
US Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.5
Property Crimes per 1,000: 9.1
Swanton, VT 05488, USA
James Walsh/Flickr
Violent Crimes per 1,000: .41
Property Crimes per 1,000: 13.79
Northfield, VT 05663, USA
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.4
Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.7
Manchester, VT 05255, USA
Do you agree with this list? Would you move to any of these places? What do you think are the most peaceful places in Vermont? Tell us all about your picks in the comments, or by filling out this form. We love to hear from you, and you never know – you might see your picks featured someday!
For more information about Safewise, its methods, and all the fun date we picked through for this article, make sure to check out the official Vermont listing on the Safewise website.
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Most Peaceful Places in Vermont October 28, 2021 Tori Jane What are the safest towns in Vermont? You could go by the list above - or you could choose another source and compare. According to Safety.com, as of the time of this writing in October 2021, the safest places to live in Vermont are Barre (#1), Essex (#2), Swanton (#3), Montpelier (#4), and Stowe (#5). Overall, Vermont has actually been called the #1 safest state in the US by numerous sources based on several parameters. It’s a state that’s as beautiful as it is safe, and not a whole lot of states have that bragging right! The best part is that it’s not like these towns are huge, either, so you’ve got that small-town vibe along with the small-town safety. For example, East Barre had under 900 people living there as of the last census. Don’t count the larger towns and small cities out, though! Essex is home to approximately 21,000 people, making it the second-most populous city in the state. Where are some beautiful places in Vermont? Well, to be honest, this question is nearly impossible to answer! Although the adjective “beautiful” is truly dependent on the eye of the beholder, so to speak, Vermont is still an objectively beautiful place. It has a special magic to it year-round, and don’t even get us started on how amazing this state is during the fall. Some of our favorite scenic places in Vermont you can’t miss include gems like Texas Falls, which features an easy hike to a gorgeous waterfall, and Lake Willoughby, which is truly a sight to see (bring a camera). All of our state parks are well worth a visit; each is absolutely breathtaking in its own way, and must be experienced by everyone at least once in their lives (more if you live here – no excuse!). If biking or hiking is your thing, you can’t miss the incredible Colchester Causeway, which is three miles of the most incredible trail in the universe (at least we think so). For more amazing, beautiful places in Vermont you’ve got to see to believe, take a look at this article.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Most Peaceful Places in Vermont
October 28, 2021
Tori Jane
What are the safest towns in Vermont? You could go by the list above - or you could choose another source and compare. According to Safety.com, as of the time of this writing in October 2021, the safest places to live in Vermont are Barre (#1), Essex (#2), Swanton (#3), Montpelier (#4), and Stowe (#5). Overall, Vermont has actually been called the #1 safest state in the US by numerous sources based on several parameters. It’s a state that’s as beautiful as it is safe, and not a whole lot of states have that bragging right! The best part is that it’s not like these towns are huge, either, so you’ve got that small-town vibe along with the small-town safety. For example, East Barre had under 900 people living there as of the last census. Don’t count the larger towns and small cities out, though! Essex is home to approximately 21,000 people, making it the second-most populous city in the state. Where are some beautiful places in Vermont? Well, to be honest, this question is nearly impossible to answer! Although the adjective “beautiful” is truly dependent on the eye of the beholder, so to speak, Vermont is still an objectively beautiful place. It has a special magic to it year-round, and don’t even get us started on how amazing this state is during the fall. Some of our favorite scenic places in Vermont you can’t miss include gems like Texas Falls, which features an easy hike to a gorgeous waterfall, and Lake Willoughby, which is truly a sight to see (bring a camera). All of our state parks are well worth a visit; each is absolutely breathtaking in its own way, and must be experienced by everyone at least once in their lives (more if you live here – no excuse!). If biking or hiking is your thing, you can’t miss the incredible Colchester Causeway, which is three miles of the most incredible trail in the universe (at least we think so). For more amazing, beautiful places in Vermont you’ve got to see to believe, take a look at this article.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
You could go by the list above - or you could choose another source and compare. According to Safety.com, as of the time of this writing in October 2021, the safest places to live in Vermont are Barre (#1), Essex (#2), Swanton (#3), Montpelier (#4), and Stowe (#5). Overall, Vermont has actually been called the #1 safest state in the US by numerous sources based on several parameters. It’s a state that’s as beautiful as it is safe, and not a whole lot of states have that bragging right! The best part is that it’s not like these towns are huge, either, so you’ve got that small-town vibe along with the small-town safety. For example, East Barre had under 900 people living there as of the last census. Don’t count the larger towns and small cities out, though! Essex is home to approximately 21,000 people, making it the second-most populous city in the state.
Where are some beautiful places in Vermont?
Well, to be honest, this question is nearly impossible to answer! Although the adjective “beautiful” is truly dependent on the eye of the beholder, so to speak, Vermont is still an objectively beautiful place. It has a special magic to it year-round, and don’t even get us started on how amazing this state is during the fall. Some of our favorite scenic places in Vermont you can’t miss include gems like Texas Falls, which features an easy hike to a gorgeous waterfall, and Lake Willoughby, which is truly a sight to see (bring a camera). All of our state parks are well worth a visit; each is absolutely breathtaking in its own way, and must be experienced by everyone at least once in their lives (more if you live here – no excuse!). If biking or hiking is your thing, you can’t miss the incredible Colchester Causeway, which is three miles of the most incredible trail in the universe (at least we think so). For more amazing, beautiful places in Vermont you’ve got to see to believe, take a look at this article.
