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Top 5 Safest Cities in Alabama for 2023; Check This Out!

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Miles of coastline, moderate winters, and delicious southern cooking combine to make Alabama a great place to call home.

The state is home to a number of redeveloped cities that are full of attractions. 

Alabama’s Top 5 Safest Cities

  1. Glencoe
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Glencoe, nestled near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, takes the title of the safest city in Alabama. 

With a picturesque setting along the Coosa River, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy activities like camping, biking, hiking, as well as water sports.

Boasting a population of 5,160, Glencoe’s crime rate is impressively 71% lower than the national average, making it the most secure area in Alabama. 

Additionally, with a median home price of $197,580, the town offers affordability alongside its safety.

  1. Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham, stands out as one of Alabama’s safest cities. With ample parks, tree-lined streets, and outdoor activities, the city’s crime rate is 61% lower than the national average, despite its 34,368 residents.

Wald Park, the largest in the area, features a skatepark, walking track, and five baseball fields.

The Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex hosts various community sports leagues. Notably, Vestavia Hills has a median home price of $524,264.

  1. Alabama’s Satsuma

Satsuma, a quaint little city in Mobile County, gets its name from the satsuma orange, which is native to the region. 

The town’s numerous historic buildings showcase its distinct French-Colonial architectural style.

Additionally, Satsuma is regarded as one of the safest areas in Alabama for residence.

Weekend getaways are made simple for beach lovers because Mobile Bay is easily accessible from the town via a short drive. In Satsuma, the typical cost of a house is $228,136.

  1. Rainbow City

With 9,546 residents, Rainbow City is part of the broader Gadsden Metropolitan Area.

With very little violent crime, the city’s crime rate is 48% lower than the national average. Outdoor enthusiasts will find many amazing sights in Rainbow City, such as the Lookout Mountain Parkway as well as Noccalula Falls Park, which offers great hiking, biking, as well as fishing opportunities. In Rainbow City, homes typically cost $237,219 on average.

  1. Alabama’s Pelham

Pelham, which is located in Shelby County’s Birmingham metropolitan area, has 24,318 residents and a crime rate that is 21% lower than the national average.

Many outdoor activities, such as the expansive Oak Mountain State Park along with the state’s largest park, the outdoor Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, are easily accessible from the town. 

Excellent schools and a generally high standard of living can be found in Pelham, a city that is expanding quickly. $304,569 is the current median price of a home in Pelham.

Harrington Maury

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