6. Northport

Located in Suffolk County and nestled on the North Shore of Long Island, Northport is another safe small town you may want to live in. It has a population of about 7,200 residents and is truly a nice and pleasant little place to call home.

One of the most beautiful spots in Northport is the harbor, which is perfectly located right on the Long Island Sound. Whether you stay local and enjoy the seafood restaurants in town or take a picturesque ferry across to Connecticut, you’ll fall in love with Northport.

The violent crime rate in Northport is 0, and the property crime rate is only 1 per 1,000 residents.