Feeling safe is one of the most important factors for choosing a place to live, and in the Detroit area, some suburbs rank higher than others when it comes to safety.
Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, also publishes the safest places to live in the Detroit area. See the rankings below to find out how different places in the Detroit area stack up.
These statistics were calculated based on violent and property crime rates. Data come from the FBI, CDC and user-generated information. You can find the full methodology here.
Here are the top 10 safest places to live in the Detroit area on the list:
Troy
- Median home value: $396,800
- Population: 87,307
Troy takes the top spot for the safest city in metro Detroit. In addition to being very safe, the city is home to a number of major companies and many residents are able to work just a short drive from their homes.
Rochester
- Median home value: $450,800
- Population: 12,939
Rochester’s picturesque surroundings offer families excellent access to parks and schools all in a safe environment. Kids, and parents, too, have many options for healthy activities.
Beverly Hills
- Median home value: $488,800
- Population: 10,507
In addition to scoring highly in Niche’s safety category, Beverly Hills boasts high ranking schools and highly rated parks.
Novi
- Median home value: $399,100
- Population: 66,224
Novi is a safe city located on picturesque Walled Lake. Families enjoy excellent public schools, housing, outdoor activities and job opportunities.
Birmingham
- Median home value: $712,700
- Population: 21,612
Birmingham’s bustling but safe downtown area, excellent schools and well maintained parks are some of the reasons so many families choose to live there.
Northville
- Median home value: $455,100
- Population: 6,080
This safe city has highly rated public schools and parks. There are many family friendly festivals throughout the year in this historic town.
Northville Township
- Median home value: $523,000
- Population: 31,393
Northville Township is home to some of the world’s top automotive businesses. The township is a great fit for outdoorsy families wanting a safe place to plant roots, as there are many pathways, wooded areas and parks.
Farmington
- Median home value: $273,000
- Population: 11,472
Farmington is known for its many restaurants, shopping areas, recreation centers and small businesses. It earns great scores from Niche in the school quality category, too.
Huntington Woods
- Median home value: $470,600
- Population: 6,322
Huntington Woods is located in an enviable spot–close enough to the bustle of restaurants and entertainment of nearby Royal Oak while also offering a safe and friendly place to live.
Berkley
- Median home value: $289,200
- Population: 15,084
Berkley’s high scores in Niche’s categories for housing, public schools, jobs, cost of living and outdoor activities make Berkley an excellent choice for families looking for a safe place to settle down.
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