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Six: Henderson, Nevada
内华达，亨德森
This city of around 300,000 is the second largest in Nevada and one of the nation's safest communities.
这座拥有30万人口的城市是内华达州的第二大城市，也是全美最安全的社区之一。
As a state, Nevada's crime average is higher than the national average.
作为一个州，内华达的犯罪率高于全国平均水平。
However, it seems Henderson holds itself to higher standards.
然而，亨德森似乎对自己有更高的标准。
Henderson ranks well below the national average of violent and property crime rates.
它的犯罪排名远低于全国暴力犯罪率和财产犯罪率的平均等级。
Henderson is considered safer than over half the cities in the U.S.
亨德森被认为比美国多数城市安全。
Residents here enjoy the River Mountain Loop Trail
这里的居民可以享受河山循环路线，
which connects places like the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
它连接胡佛大坝和米德湖国家游乐区。
The Mojave Desert, Grand Canyon, and Joshua Tree are just a few of the tours
莫哈韦沙漠，大峡谷和约书亚树只是旅行的几个景点，
you can embark on from the backseat of a Hummer H2.
你可以坐在悍马2号的后座上开始旅行。
There are also a variety of excellent restaurants,
亨德森还有各种各样的优秀餐馆，
from creative gourmet-bistros, to international buffets, to the healthy twist LYFE puts on its fast food.
从有创意的美食家小酒馆，到国际自助餐，再到莱夫的营养快餐，应有尽有。
Bonus: Henderson is just a short twenty-minute drive to Las Vegas.
附注：亨德森到拉斯维加斯只需20分钟的车程。
Seven: Shoreview, Minnesota
明尼苏达州，肖维尤
This small city has a real sense of community, which is maybe why their safety record is so shiny.
这个小城有真正的社区意识，这也许就是他们的安全记录如此耀眼的原因。
Shoreview's violent crime rate is forty-six times lower than the national average.
肖维尤的暴力犯罪率是全国平均水平46/1。
The city's property crime rate is 14 times lower than the national average.
该市的财产犯罪率是全国平均水平的14/1。
Combined, these statistics make Shoreview 96% safer than any other city in the country.
综合这些数据，肖维尤的安全程度比全国其他任何城市高96%。
The overall crime rate is actually decreasing.
它的总体犯罪率正在下降。
Unfortunately, living in this extremely safe environment comes with a high cost of living.
不幸的是，生活在这种极其安全的环境生活成本很高。
Housing, health care, groceries, goods and services costs are all above the national average.
该市的住房、医疗保健、食品杂货、商品和服务费用都高于全国平均水平。
To those who can afford it, this peaceful city of just 25,000 may be worth the price.
对于那些负担得起的人来说，这个只有2.5万人口的和平之城可能物有所值。
Shoreview's poverty and unemployment rates are both below the national average,
肖维尤的贫困和失业率都低于全国平均水平，
perhaps contributing to its exceptionally low crime statistics.
这可能是犯罪率极低的原因之一。
In the summer, residents enjoy outdoor concerts in the park, farmer's markets, and community events.
夏天，居民们在公园、农贸市场和社区活动中能够享受户外音乐会。
Eight: McAllen, Texas
得克萨斯州，麦卡伦
Located just a few miles north of the U.S.– Mexico border is McAllen.
麦卡伦位于美国-墨西哥边境以北几英里处。
Due to its location, the predominant language is Spanish.
由于它的地理位置，这里的主要语言是西班牙语。
The culture revolves around the city's roots in the Rio Grande Valley.
它的文化围绕着格兰德河流域的城市根源展开。
The Quinta Mazatlan offers bird watching and environmental education.
昆塔马萨特兰提供观鸟和环境教育。
The International Museum of Art and Science focuses on the ecosystem of the Rio Grande.
国际艺术与科学博物馆专注于格兰德河的生态系统。
The Museum of South Texas History teaches about the history of the region.
南德克萨斯历史博物馆提供该地区的历史教育。
McAllen suffers from higher than average property crime,
麦卡伦的财产犯罪高于全国平均水平，
however violent crime rate is a third of the national average.
然而，暴力犯罪率是全国平均水平的三分之一。
When you consider the violent crime average in Texas is higher than the national average,
当你考虑德克萨斯州的暴力犯罪平均水平高于全国平均水平时，
it's impressive McAllen has kept theirs so low.
麦卡伦保持这么低的犯罪率就令人印象深刻了。
McAllen even has a lower violent crime average than Plano, TX, one of the lowest on this list.
它的暴力犯罪率平均值比德州的普莱诺还低，是该名单中最低的一个。
Additionally, the 8% decrease of overall crime in the recent years indicates consistent positive change.
此外，近年来它的总体犯罪率下降了8%，这表明犯罪率有持续的正向变化。
Nine: Arlington County, Virginia
弗吉尼亚州，阿灵顿县
Directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. is the county of Arlington.
从华盛顿特区直接穿过波托马克河就是阿灵顿县。
It's the smallest county in the state at 26 square miles, and the smallest self-governing county in the U.S.
它是美国最小的县，面积只有26平方英里，也是美国最小的自治县。
Because of this, many people think of Arlington as a city as opposed to a county.
正因为如此，许多人认为阿灵顿是一个市，而不是一个县。
Arlington houses many national monuments, museums, and government headquarters.
阿灵顿有许多国家纪念碑、博物馆和政府总部。
As a state, Virginia scores below the national average in overall crime, with Arlington scoring even lower.
作为一个州，弗吉尼亚的整体犯罪率低于全国平均水平，而阿林顿的甚至更低。
Property crime rates are slightly higher, but both Virginia and Arlington are below the national average.
弗吉尼亚和阿灵顿的财产犯罪率略高，但都低于全国平均水平。
Arlington's violent crime rate is almost a third of the national average.
阿灵顿的暴力犯罪率几近全国平均水平的三分之一。
Almost all residents here are white-collar workers,
这里的所有居民几乎都是白领，
employed in the business, finance, management and scientific fields.
在商业、金融、管理和科学领域工作。
Arlington has one of the highest average household incomes in the country at 105,763 dollars.
阿灵顿是全国平均家庭收入最高的县之一，为10.5763万美元。
It has also consistently ranked as having one of the lowest unemployment rates.
它也一直被列为失业率最低的县之一。
Ten: Franklin, Massachusetts
马萨诸塞州，富兰克林
This small Boston suburb has been getting national attention
这个波士顿的小郊区一直受到全国的关注，
for being one of the safest and best places to live and raise a family.
因为它是最安全、最适合居住和养家糊口的地方。
The violent crime rate in this small city of 32,000
这个拥有3.2万人口的小城的暴力犯罪率
is more than twenty-five times lower than the state and national averages.
是州和全国平均水平的25/1.
Property crime rates in Franklin are a quarter of the state average and almost one-sixth of the overall national average.
富兰克林的财产犯罪率是州平均水平的四分之一，几乎是全国平均水平的六分之一。
Overall, the residents of Franklin are well-educated and support strong education systems in their community.
总的来说，富兰克林的居民都受过良好的教育，并支持他们所在社区的强大教育体系。
More folks in Franklin hold a B.A. or higher educational degree than many other American communities.
该市获得学士学位或更高学历的人比许多美国其他社区的多。
The majority of the residents are white-collar workers in the professional, scientific, management and administration fields.
它的大多数居民都是职业、科学、管理和行政领域的白领。
The drawback of life in Franklin is the significantly high housing costs and overall cost of living.
富兰克林生活的缺点是高昂的住房成本和总体生活成本。
Eleven: Carlsbad, California
加利福尼亚，卡尔斯巴德
Sunny San Diego County has a host of desirable coastal cities to choose from.
阳光明媚的圣地亚哥县有许多令人向往的沿海城市可供选择。
While all boast near-perfect weather, an ample supply of sandy shorelines, and plenty of amenities,
虽然所有城市都拥有近乎完美的天气、充足的多沙海岸线和大量的便利设施，
there's one that stands out.
但有一个很突出。
Carlsbad, located in North County, San Diego, is a wonderful place to live for several reasons.
卡尔斯巴德位于圣地亚哥的北县，这个地方有几个适宜居住的原因。
They have an excellent public school system and well educated residents.
它们有优秀的公立学校体系和受过良好教育的居民。
Over 50% have a B.A. or higher and almost all have completed high school.
超过50%的人拥有学士或更高学位，几乎所有人都完成了高中学业。
Carlsbad is a very safe, family-oriented city.
卡尔斯巴德是一个非常安全、以家庭为导向的城市。
On average, crime rates are half of the national average rates.
平均来说，犯罪率是全国平均水平的一半。
Violent crimes in Carlsbad are almost a third of the national average.
它的暴力犯罪率几乎是全国平均水平的三分之一。
There's a strong creative culture and a high concentration of artists, which adds to Carlsbad's character.
这里有很强的创意文化和高度集中的艺术家，这增加了卡尔斯巴德的特色。
Overall, the city is a beautiful, comfortable, and safe place
总的来说，这个城市是一个美丽、舒适、安全的地方，
to enjoy many ocean front amenities and a laid-back way of life.
你能享受到海边的许多便利设施和悠闲的生活方式。
