Climate change is making headlines every day, with floods, wildfires, and hurricanes hitting communities across the country. As these threats grow, many families are asking a simple question: where can we live safely? Using real data from trusted sources like Zillow, FEMA, and CoreLogic, researchers have identified fifteen American metros and neighborhoods where climate risks remain surprisingly low, offering hope and options for those planning their future.
1. Cleveland, Ohio (metro)
Fewer than 10% of newly listed homes in Cleveland carry major climate risk, according to Zillow’s latest research. That number places this Great Lakes metro among the safest in the entire nation. For families worried about insurance costs and property damage, Cleveland offers rare peace of mind.
Hurricanes stay far away, and wildfire danger is almost nonexistent here. The city’s inland location shields it from coastal flooding and storm surge. While winters bring snow, the trade-off is long-term stability in a warming world.
Property buyers can focus on schools and jobs instead of evacuation routes. That’s a luxury many coastal cities no longer enjoy.
2. Columbus, Ohio (metro)
Columbus joins Cleveland in Zillow’s exclusive low-risk club. New listings here face fewer overlapping threats from flood, heat, and fire than the national average. Ohio’s geography keeps hurricanes and coastal surges hundreds of miles away…