Best Cities For Single Women To Buy A Home In

When I decided to pursue my education in Delhi and started applying for colleges there, it got my parents worried. "We keep hearing about reports of rape cases every day. How can we allow you to stay there, all by yourself?" they had told me. They were not the only ones scared; I was scared, too. But it was my future that was at stake and I decided to make the move nevertheless. Years later, when I had to consider shifting to other cities for work, similar concerns came back to haunt. Now, even as I, a single woman, plan to buy a home for myself, the same worries weigh on mind. Various surveys rank India among the most unsafe countries for women.
d the crime graph against women seeing unimaginable surge, here is PropGuide's pick of the best cities in India for single women to invest in.

Surat
Surat in Gujarat tops the list in terms of women's safety. Known as the world's diamond capital, Surat is among the six mega-cities of the country, where crime ratio is way below their respective 'domain state' averages. For a single woman, buying a home in Surat could be a great idea, personally as well as professionally. The city is home to the diamond industry, so there are job opportunities, too. Ranked the best urban centre in India, Surat was named the 'third-cleanest city in India' in 2011.
The Police has come up with a special 24x7 helpline for women. On receiving call, a team promptly reports to the spot, examines the situation and takes remedial steps.
According to a Proptiger Data Labs report, the average property price in Surat ranges Rs 2,620-4,445 per sq ft.

Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, the former Gujarat capital, is the second-safest city in India for women. Known as the Manchester of the East, Ahmedabad has the largest textile industry in the country and provides various job opportunities.
A survey conducted by The Times of India ranks Ahmedabad as one of the country's best cities to live in. Crime rate here is much lower in comparison to other cities. With average property rates in the range of Rs 1,703-6,004 per sq ft (Proptiger Data Labs report data), this could be an ideal choice for a single woman to buy a home in.

Bengaluru
Bengaluru, India's information technology (IT) capital, is also known for its pleasant weather throughout the year. The city is home to a great number of working women and has undergone a tremendous increase in urbanisation.
The development here is primarily driven by the job opportunities it provides, apart from advanced and modern infrastructure, with better living standards.
Average property prices in Bengaluru are in the range of Rs 2,839-7,813 per sq ft, according to a PropTiger Data Labs report.

Chennai
The Institute of Competitiveness rates Chennai as the best Indian city to live in. Among the metropolitan regions of the country, Chennai is the second-largest exporter of business process outsourcing (BPO), automobiles and information technology (IT) services.
The city has an enthralling night life and is considered one of the safest cities to be out in at nights.
Average property prices in Chennai range Rs 3,909-8,995 per sq ft.

Pune
Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is popular for some of the best educational institutions and because several corporate giants have their offices here. The city is considered a safe home to single women -- students, working professionals, expatriates, etc. The city is an IT hub, too.
Pune has a pleasant weather throughout the year and is a place where the traditional and modern, young and old live together. ites are considered friendly and helpful. One notices heavy patrolling in the city, something that gives a feeling of security to single women.
Average property prices in Pune range between Rs 3,920-5,678 per sq ft.

Mumbai
India's financial capital, Mumbai, is home for the masses. Driven by high standards of living, cultural diversity and business opportunities here, migrants from all over India come to the Maharashtra capital. Mumbai is considered far more woman-friendly than most metros. Having a home here could be equally satisfying in personal and professional life.
Average property prices in Mumbai range Rs 3,554-7,618 per sq ft.