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Despite this, J.D.
In his experience, Palo Alto meets the criteria.
According to Songstad, the city also has good schools, a strong local economy and clean neighborhoods.
On Numbeo, Palo Alto has a low crime index of38.04.
Anything lower than 20 is considered very low in crime, while 20 to 40 is considered low.
CrimeGrade gave Palo Alto an A overall crime grade.
Irvine, California
Another city in California that Songstad recommended is Irvine.
This is based on FBI crime data and is consistent with Numbeo, which reports a crime index of29.87.
Numbeo also gave Irvine a safety index of 70.13, which is considered good.
According to Zillow, the average home value in Irvine is$1,550,608.
The average home value in Cary is$621,910compared to the state average of$328,715.
Still, the overall safety of the city may be worth the cost.
Cary has a crime index of just19.55and a safety index of 80.45 on Numbeo.
CrimeGrade also gave Cary an overall A- crime grade.
On Numbeo, Naperville has an18.45crime index score and a high safety index score of 81.55.
CrimeGrade listed Napervilles overall crime grade as A-.
As far as prices go, the average home value is$564,098.
While Numbeo doesnt have crime statistics about Brookfield, CrimeGrade gave it a B- rating.
If you might, plan a visit there before committing to a big move.
Beyond mere crime statistics, safety is often tied to the social fabric of the city, said Songstad.
The safest places tend to be those with involved communities and a high standard of public services.
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