Glens Falls, New York Safety First
Glens Falls, New York has been ranked America’s safest city for the second year in a row.
A recent poll favored small-town Warren County over quaint and quiet towns in Florida, Washington, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Utah.
In addition to Glens Falls topping the list, another upstate New York city, Kingston, New York, also makes the Top 15 list.
How was Glens Falls chosen?
Rocket Mortgage’s annual report is used as a guide by prospective home buyers who want to learn more about neighborhoods and regions before they move.
The website notes that “safety” is subjective, but the report looked at each U.S. city and found that “a city’s crime rate alone doesn’t necessarily tell you exactly how safe it is to live there.” It doesn’t reflect that,” he said.
what does the data show?
The website acknowledges that many factors contribute to the overall safety of a city or town, but its formulas include: population, violent crime rate, property crime rate, and household income. Median, the median house price across the United States is used.
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Rocket Mortgage’s study lists Glens Falls, but uses data from Warren and Washington counties.
Rocket Mortgage said of Glens Falls:
Glens Falls is a city in New York north of Albany on the Hudson River. With a thriving arts scene and close proximity to the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, Glens Falls has something for everyone. With plenty of affordable housing, Glens Falls is a great place to escape the busy city life and look for a home close to nature.
Here are the findings for Kingston:
Kingston was New York’s first capital in 1777. Despite being burned down by the British during the Revolutionary War, Kingston is still rich in colonial history with many old buildings and historic sites. An overall safe and affordable city, Kingston is a great place to live for families and singles alike.
Check out our list of the top 10 safest cities in America
10. Wenatchee, Washington
9. Kingston, New York
8. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
7. Cambridge, Massachusetts
6. Wausau, Wisconsin
5. Logan, Utah
4. The Villages, Florida
3. State College, Pennsylvania
2. Midland, Michigan
1. Glens Falls, New York
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