Safe Neighborhood

One of the reasons we've resided in Foster City for half our lives is that it seemed to be very safe (our home was burglarized when we lived in the East Bay). A well-funded police department helps, as well as a frustrating-to-residents traffic layout that makes it difficult for miscreants to leave in a hurry.

Perception is confirmed:

Foster City has been named one of the 100 safest cities in the U.S., according to Location, Inc., a national residential and commercial data tracking company.

The quiet community, known for its annual Art and Wine Festival and blue lagoon, was ranked No. 81 on the list.

Lest residents feel too smug, Foster City's safety rating dropped ten places from last year. Grim observation: Newtown, CT was the fifth safest city in 2012 and has fallen off the list in 2013.