3 New York Suburbs Ranked Among America’s Safest In 2025 — One Is Just A Short Train Ride From NYC

A new study from personal finance platform SmartAsset has revealed the Safest Suburbs in the U.S. for 2025 —and three New York towns made the list. The report analyzed 360 suburbs across the country (each within 45 minutes of a major city and with populations over 5,000) based on metrics like crime, traffic fatalities, housing costs, income, and lifestyle factors. While affordability often drives where families settle, SmartAsset notes: > 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. Here are the three New York suburbs that stood out: Massapequa, Long Island — No. 25 on the List -------------------------------------------- Massapequa, located in Nassau County on the South Shore of Long Island, earned a strong safety score: * Violent crime rate: 0.0017 * Property crime rate: 0.0103 * Traffic deaths: 6.11 per 100,000 people 📍 Distance from NYC: just about an hour on the LIRR from Penn Station ### ✨ What to do in Massapequa: * Enjoy the beaches and marinas along South Oyster Bay * Visit Massapequa Preserve , a 423-acre park with lakes and trails * Explore nearby Jones Beach State Park, one of New York’s most iconic beaches Fun fact: Massapequa’s neighbor, Massapequa Park, was recently named the Best Place to Live in New York for 2025–26. Seneca Falls, Finger Lakes — No. 119 on the List ------------------------------------------------ Located about 50 miles southeast of Rochester (and under 5 hours from NYC ), Seneca Falls landed at No. 119 with: * Violent crime rate: 0.0019 * Property crime rate: 0.0194 * Traffic deaths: 8.68 per 100,000 people 📍 Distance from NYC: Around 4 hours and 45 minutes by car ### ✨ What to do in Seneca Falls: * Explore the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, birthplace of the women’s suffrage movement * Stroll along the Seneca-Cayuga Canal and nearby Finger Lakes wine trails * Visit the annual It’s a Wonderful Life Festival —the town famously inspired the Christmas classic Niagara Falls, Western NY — No. 350 on the List ----------------------------------------------- Known worldwide for its natural wonder, Niagara Falls still managed to crack the top 360 safest suburbs, ranking at No. 350 with: * Violent crime rate: 0.0331 * Property crime rate: 0.0550 * Traffic deaths: 9.91 per 100,000 people 📍 Distance from NYC: Roughly 6.5 hours by car, or 1 hour by plane to Buffalo plus a 30-minute drive ### ✨ What to do in Niagara Falls: * Take in the views at Niagara Falls State Park, America’s oldest state park * Try the famous Maid of the Mist boat tour right up to the falls * Visit the casinos, observation towers, and family attractions in downtown Niagara Falls Fun fact: Niagara Falls State Park was recently named the Best Free Attraction in the U.S. 🔗 See the full SmartAsset report on America’s Safest Suburbs for 2025 here. Source: https://secretnyc.co/new-york-suburbs-safest-in-america-2025-smartasset/