Here Are The 10 Safest And Most Peaceful Places to Live in Vermont

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:

1. Castleton

Violent Crimes per 1,000: .07

Property Crimes per 1,000: 7.1

2. Hinesburg

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.1

Property Crimes per 1,000: 5.0

3. Stowe

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.2

Property Crimes per 1,000: 10.8

4. Barre

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.8

Property Crimes per 1,000: 8.7

5. Shelburne

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.1

Property Crimes per 1,000: 14.0

6. Milton

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.0

Property Crimes per 1,000: 10.6

7. Essex

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.9

Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.9

8. Swanton

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.5

Property Crimes per 1,000: 9.1

9. Northfield

Violent Crimes per 1,000: .41

Property Crimes per 1,000: 13.79

10. Manchester

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.4

Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.7

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.

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.