Crime-Friendly Neighborhoods: Unlocking Hidden Property Potential

In cities like New York, the median sale price is $300,000 with homes typically staying on the market for 30 days, while in cities like Los Angeles, the median price is $400,000, a difference of $100,000.

According to data, in New York, the total count of crimes is 323, with 144 property crimes, including 1 Motor Vehicle Theft, 39 Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property, and 94 Larceny/Theft Offenses. For more detailed information, check out our where analysis.

In Los Angeles, the total count of crimes is 103, with 56 property crimes, including 33 Larceny/Theft Offenses, 13 Burglary/Breaking & Entering, and 3 Motor Vehicle Theft.

As we can see, crime rates significantly impact property prices. For instance, in cities like San Francisco with the highest crime rate, the median sale price is $N/A, whereas in cities like Denver with the lowest crime rate, the median sale price is $N/A. For more detailed information, check out our where analysis.

Additionally, internal analysis reveals that cities with decreasing crime rates tend to have higher property values. For example, in cities like Phoenix with a 50% decrease in crime rate, the median sale price increased by $N/A. For more detailed information, check out our property analysis.

For a more in-depth analysis, refer to our related posts on vacation home hotspots, where we analyze the top cities for vacation property ROI and booming US cities, where median list prices are skyrocketing in 2025, and cities vulnerable to natural disasters like wildfires and earthquakes , where property values are affected.