12 Safest Cities in Utah
- Saratoga Springs
- Kaysville
- Herriman
- Highland
- North Ogden
- Payson
- Syracuse
- Pleasant Grove
- Spanish Fork
- Riverton
- Clinton
- Bountiful
1. Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs is the safest city in Utah, as it has a crime rate that is 68% below the national average. Saratoga Springs is located along the shores of Utah Lake, offering residents plenty of outdoor activities. Saratoga Springs contains more than 20 parks offering plenty of open space. There's also an abundance of great restaurants in Saratoga Springs, with plenty of highly recommended Mexican food. The median home price in Saratoga Springs is $568,122.
2. Kaysville
Kaysville is also one of the safest places to live in Utah. Kaysville is a relaxed suburban town located in the Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area. Out of a population of 27,300, Kaysville has a crime rate that is 65% below the national average. Kaysville offers a great family-friendly atmosphere with local points of interest, including the Cherry Hill amusement park, Utah Botanical Center, and the Kay's Cross monument. The median home price in Kaysville is $612,119.
3. Herriman
Herriman is another one of the safest cities in Utah. Herriman is located in South Lake County and is the 14th-largest city in Utah. Out of a population of 55,144, Herriman's crime rate is 63% below the national average. Herriman has plenty of sporting and recreational activities, including major league soccer and rugby, and several event stadiums. The median home price in Herriman is $581,187.
4. Highland
Highland is another one of the safest cities in Utah. It’s located in Utah County, approximately 30 miles south of Salt Lake City, within the Provo-Orem metropolitan statistical area. Highland is a quiet community home to just under 20,000 residents. It’s known for its brisk mountain winds and attractions like the Timpanogos Cave National Monument. It’s also a very safe community with a crime rate of 872 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is 62% lower than the national average. The city experiences 73% less violent crime than the rest of the US and 60% less property crime. Your chances of being the victim of a crime in Highland are 1 in 115.
5. North Ogden
North Odgen is a safe city in Weber County, Utah, north of Salt Lake City. With a population of 20,916, North Ogden has a crime rate that is 62% below the national average. North Ogden is just a short drive from the greater Ogden area and some of the best skiing in Utah. North Ogden is located at the base of Ben Lomond Peak, which offers stunning views from every part of the city. The median home price in North Ogden is currently $495,123.
6. Payson
Payson was the filming location for the 1984 hit movie Footloose, and to this day still stays true to its small-town way of life. Payson has a population of 21,101 and a crime rate that is 60% below the national average, making it one of the safest cities in Utah. Local points of interest include the historic Main Street, the Peteetneet Museum, and the Cultural Arts Center. Payson is known for its strong Scottish and Scots-Irish heritage and hosts the annual Scottish Heritage Festival. The median home price in Payson is $440,395.
7. Syracuse
Syracuse is a safe and rapidly growing city in Davis County, just outside of Salt Lake City. Out of a population of 24,331, Syracuse has a crime rate that is 58% below the national average. Outdoor adventures around Syracuse are abundant with hiking trails, skiing, biking, and free-ranging bison. The median home price in Syracuse is $552,599.
8. Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove is part of the Provo-Orem metro area and offers a suburban lifestyle under snowy mountain peaks. With a population of 37,726, Pleasant Grove has a crime rate that is 56% below the national average. Pleasant Grove hosts the annual Strawberry Days festival, which features cake-making contests and a downtown parade that draws thousands of visitors each year. Other points of interest include the Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center and the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. The median home price in Pleasant Grove is $514,222.
9. Spanish Fork
Located just south of Provo and Salt Lake City, Spanish Fork is another one of the safest places to live in Utah. The city has a population of 42,602 and a crime rate that is 53% below the national average. Annual events in Spanish Fork include Icelandic Days, the Festival of Lights, and the Festival of Colors to celebrate the town's local Hindu culture. Spanish Fork is also a major center for wind farming and alternative energy in the region. The median home price in Spanish Fork is $501,783.
10. Riverton
Riverton is a rapidly growing city located in Salt Lake County. The city has a population of 42,285 and a crime rate that is 50% below the national average. Riverton is part of the greater Salt Lake City metropolitan area and features the benefits of being near the city and nature. With plenty of parks, hiking trails, and shopping, Riverton is the ideal place for families and retirees. The city has a median home price of $595,711.
11. Clinton
Clinton is also one of the safest cities in Utah. It’s a city in Davis County within the Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area in northern central Utah. It has a population of 23,386 residents as of the 2020 census. It’s known for being a safe, family-oriented neighborhood full of greenspace at the Clinton Recreation Area and Powerline Park. Clinton is very safe, with a crime rate of 1,308 crimes per 100,000 residents, which is 44% lower than the rest of the US. The violent crime rate is 73% lower than the rest of the country, and the property crime rate is 38% lower.
12. Bountiful
Located just north of Salt Lake City, Bountiful is a safe city that offers residents all the benefits of being near a large city and the mountains. With a population of 45,762, Bountiful has a crime rate that is 44% below the national average. Local points of interest include the Bountiful Utah Temple, Mueller Canyon Park, and access to Salt Lake. The median home price in Bountiful is $531,993.