The 10 Safest Cities In Vermont For 2026

Whoa.. Safely look both ways at that Moose Crossing sign before you enter our safest city in Vermont, because moose matter and so do you.

Northfield, is known for its stunning scenery, low taxes, and educational opportunities. after all, it is the home to Norwich University and the Cadets.

This is the quintessential Washington County town located in a valley within the Green Mountains. And not surprising, their snackability rating is off the charts. Their job market score is on point and their safety rating deserves a gold star! Northfield offers a city vibe with a laid back suburban feel. There is a real sense of community, here, and education is a top priority.

In Barre Town they love their wide open spaces, their parks, their safe neighborhoods, and they take pride in the safe production of their maple syrup.

Home to large granite quarries, picturesque mountain views, outstanding schools, and safe neighborhoods, this city is our second safest city. It's a place where work and play safely meet at the corner of Washington County and the foothills of the Green Mountains.

Barre Town is so safe, that the only crime, here, is a bad haircut or a terrible outfit. Its small town charm delivers big opportunities to all that are searching for a safe place to call home.

Barre Town's slogan should be: "Where It's Happening". They have modern recreation facilities, a progressive industrial park, and hard working, creative residents.

Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, this Burlington-burb has managed to safely keep Champ, the lake monster, at bay. Thank goodness! More importantly, however, Shelburne has managed to clench our number one safest city in Vermont spot.

There's a true sense of community in this quaint town in the northwest corner of The Green Mountain State. The residents, here, look out for each other. Shelburne's gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes per 100,000 residents, their large number of educated residents, and just their overall safety standards, speaks volumes.

With a little over 11,000 residents, the superb quality of life in this little village in Chittenden County is the reason that everyone wants to keep it nice and safe. It is also the reason it houses the state's largest retirement community. You wouldn't trust just anyone with granny and pappy, right?

Stowe, known as "The Ski Capital of the East," holds the fourth position for safety in Vermont, boasting only 5 violent crimes with a rate of 94/100k people.

The town has recorded 0 murders and maintains a property crime rate of 967/100k people. Since its inception in 1763, Stowe has evolved from its agricultural roots to become a premier resort town, ensuring visitor and resident security with a total crime rate of 1,062/100k people. Situated in Lamoille County, the town's safety initiatives complement its historical significance within Vermont.

Where Vermont State Road 7 meets Vermont State Road 78 is Swanton. With a little over 6,000 residents, the superb quality of life in this little village in Franklin County is the reason that it is our fifth safest city in Vermont for 2026.

There is a ton of stuff to do in this little town at the base of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. They have a boat load of places to shop and dine, and their immaculate parks provide the backdrop for safe, friendly games of basketball, volleyball, and tennis for all ages. But, steer clear of their Royal Swans in Village Green Park. Swanton residents have been known to go to extreme measures to keep their swans safe, too. And, yes, we're pretty sure that's how the town got its name.

So grab the fam, pack the grocery getter, and get moving' soon so you don't miss out on any of their safe, family friendly activities scheduled for 2026.

MIlton, situated in the northwest corner on the banks of Lake Champlain, is our sixth safest city in Vermont. This little New England town is super family friendly and virtually crime free. It is one of the safest places to call home on our list.

Milton's overall HomeSnacks snackability score was a whopping 4/10! Not surprising, considering their safety rating is an 8.5/10 and percentage of educated residents is 6/10. Busy people = less naughty people. If that doesn't say safe, we don't know what does.

When Milton residents aren't busy keeping their neighborhoods safe by fighting off mosquitoes the size of choppers, they can be found whipping up some of the best butter and cheese. Probably the reason the scored a 6/10 on our job scale. We're pretty sure cheese and butter will never go out of style, and that's a good thing!

Shine up those orange crosswalk pylons and slap a fluorescent orange safety jacket on this little village in Chittenden County, and call it safe.

Nestled between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, the residents of our eighth safest city in Vermont, Essex, say their little village packs a big punch--not literally, though, because it's super safe.

Essex is known for its scenic location, low taxes, and job opportunities. It's no surprise that its motto is 'Crossroads of Chittenden County': everyone passes through here to get a taste of its amazing restaurants and to try out its convenient, walkable downtown, and they still manage to keep it safe. It truly is a great place to raise a family.

If you don't like people peeping through your windows, there is plenty of privacy in Essex. And if you love nature, it can be found as close as your backyard.

Middlebury is the ideal destination when you're trying find that true Vermontian feel with small city vibes in the middle of nowhere, New England.

This village of quaint rustic beauty is located in Addison County and provides the backdrop for our ninth safest city in Vermont. Life is looking up for Middlebury; they are up five from last year.

Middlebury residents not only look out for each other, they protect their quintessential New England lifestyle. But don't let the 'quaint' deter you. There's lots to do in MIddlebury. You can hike the trails at Middlebury Falls, cheer on Middlebury College's basketball team, and head to the spa all in the same day. And that, folks, is what we call safe, stress free living.

And don't worry about locking your doors, here. There were only 46 crimes committed in Middlebury last year. And for all you online shoppers, it's the kind of place where packages from Amazon won't get stolen from your front porch.