15 of the safest suburbs in Texas, according to 2025 study

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study found which suburbs were considered the safest in the Lone Star State, and several Central Texas cities made the cut.

SmartAsset, a financial technology company, said it ranked towns within 45 minutes driving distance of a major city.

“While costs are often a major factor for families deciding where to settle, safety is another important factor for quality of life. Many households are willing to pay a premium to be in a neighborhood they feel physically safe in, as valuable qualitative benefits may be at stake in establishing a sense of safety – particularly for families with children,” SmartAsset said.

The rankings to determine Texas’ safest suburbs were based on the rates of violent crime, property crime, drug overdoses, traffic deaths and excessive drinking, according to SmartAsset.

In the U.S., two Dallas suburbs earned spots among the top 10.

“McKinney and Frisco ranked as 9th and 10th safest suburbs, respectively. Both located in Collin County, they have some of the lowest drug overdose death rates studywide, and also score particularly well for crime,” SmartAsset said.

No. 1 in Texas – McKinney (No. 9 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0059
• Property crime per capita: 0.0152
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 6.89
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 18.21%

“In McKinney, the median monthly housing payment is $2,101, compared to a median household income of $120,273,” SmartAsset said.

No. 2 in Texas – Frisco (No. 10 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0052
• Property crime per capita: 0.0215
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 6.89
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 18.21%

“In Frisco, the figures are slightly higher with median housing payments at $2,389 and household incomes at $146,158,” SmartAsset said.

Safest Suburbs in Texas

No. 3 in Texas – Spring (No. 19 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0028
• Property crime per capita: 0.0150
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 11.63
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 17.41%

No. 4 in Texas – West University Place (No. 21 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0013
• Property crime per capita: 0.0189
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 11.63
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 17.41%

No. 5 in Texas – Fort Bliss (No. 22 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0008
• Property crime per capita: 0.0037
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 11.93
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 19.72%

No. 6 in Texas – Cedar Park (No. 55 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0085
• Property crime per capita: 0.0179
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 8.74
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 20.65%

No. 7 in Texas – Stafford (No. 64 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0195
• Property crime per capita: 0.0482
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 6.85
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 16.78%

No. 8 in Texas – Georgetown (No. 71 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0090
• Property crime per capita: 0.0216
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 8.74
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 20.65%

No. 9 in Texas – Schertz (No. 87 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0081
• Property crime per capita: 0.0134
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 11.67
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 19.98%

No. 10 in Texas – Seagoville (No. 89 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0059
• Property crime per capita: 0.0244
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 12.52
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 18.72%

No. 11 in Texas – Denton (No. 90 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0155
• Property crime per capita: 0.0345
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 7.84
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 19.58%

No. 12 in Texas – Taylor (No. 103 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0139
• Property crime per capita: 0.0258
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 8.74
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 20.65%

No. 13 in Texas – Ennis (No. 104 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0058
• Property crime per capita: 0.0243
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 15.46
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 19.44%

No. 14 in Texas – Round Rock (No. 111 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0116
• Property crime per capita: 0.0325
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 8.74
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 20.65%

No. 15 in Texas – Wolfforth (No. 115 in U.S.)

• Violent crime per capita: 0.0092
• Property crime per capita: 0.0099
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 16.57
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 19.67%