If safety is a priority for your relocation decision, Vermont should be at the top of your list. In its Safest States in Americareport for 2025, WalletHub ranked Vermont as the safest state overall, based on an analysis of 52 key metrics across five major categories: Personal & Residential Safety, Financial Safety, Road Safety, Workplace Safety, and Emergency Preparedness.
Neighborhood Safety That Stands Out
Nearly 77% of parents in Vermont say they feel safe in their neighborhoods—the second-highest share nationwide—while the state boasts the seventh-most neighborhood watch groups per capita, actively collaborating with law enforcement to maintain community vigilance (10news.com).
Crime rates in Vermont remain impressively low: it ranks among the lowest for aggravated assaults, murders, and nonnegligent manslaughters, and records far fewer thefts than most states—a consistent strength in WalletHub’s scoring.
Exceptional Financial Safety
Vermont’s economy contributes strongly to its safety profile. With an unemployment rate of just 2.1% and robust job growth, residents experience considerable financial stability. The state also has the lowest share of severely underwater mortgages and the second-fewest personal nonbusiness bankruptcies per capita in the U.S..
Residents are likewise better shielded from identity theft, with Vermont posting the second-fewest identity theft complaints per capita nationwide—a further boost to its financial safety ranking.
Roads and Driving Behavior That Protect Lives
WalletHub highlights Vermont’s well-maintained roads, placing it among the top states for road quality. The state also ranks among the lowest in traffic and pedestrian fatality rates. Responsible driving habits—including the lowest percentage of drivers admitting to phone use while driving and a low rate of harsh braking—contribute to this strong road safety performance.
A Safe and Supportive Place to Call Home
Vermont’s 2025 top ranking from WalletHub reflects the state’s commitment to safety on multiple fronts—public, financial, and infrastructural. For individuals and families relocating, the combination of low crime rates, sound fiscal health, and a culture of community vigilance makes Vermont not just safe—but the safest state to live in as of 2025 .