Town rankings in New York

How New York’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

S Cost of livingMost affordable towns in New York

1. Salamanca 0.9 yrs
2. Albion 1.0 yrs
3. Ogdensburg 1.0 yrs

S SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in New York

1. Scarsdale +31.9 pts
2. Palm Tree +30.4 pts
3. Rye +30.3 pts

O Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in New York

1. Oswegatchie $451/mo
2. Palatine $633/mo
3. Marion $639/mo

Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in New York

1. Buffalo $1,622/yr
2. Annsville $1,626/yr
3. Salamanca $1,635/yr

N IncomeHighest-income towns in New York

1. New Castle $250K
2. Scarsdale $250K
3. East Hills $250K

S PeopleMost educated towns in New York

1. Scarsdale 91.2%
2. Sands Point 89.7%
3. Munsey Park 86.1%

K PeopleYoungest towns in New York

1. Kiryas Joel 15.7
2. Palm Tree 15.7
3. New Square 15.7

R PeopleOldest towns in New York

1. Roslyn 64.3
2. Woodstock 62.3
3. North Hills 61.3

A Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in New York

1. Alfred 12.2 min
2. Canton 13.1 min
3. New Square 13.2 min

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