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Teaneck Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune 500' Teaneck Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune 500'
Teaneck Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune 500' Fortune Magazine just announced what everyone who lives in Bergen County already knows: Teaneck is one of the best places for families to live in America. The township was ranked 23rd on Fortune's annual list, one ahead of Lacey, Washington and one behind Helena, Montana.  Fortune highlighted Teaneck's close proximity to New York City, numerous job opportunities, the sterling reputation of its public schools and outdoor spots like Overpeck County Park and Teaneck Creek Conservancy as reasons why it's such a desirable place to live.  Teaneck's historic past was also spotlighted, w…
These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say
These Westchester Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say Those looking for a new place to settle down with their families may want to consider several locales in the region that have been included in the top 100 places to live in the US, according to new rankings released by Niche.  The rankings, which are based on crime statistics, public school ratings, cost of living, job opportunities, and the availability of local amenities, included several locations located on Long Island and within Westchester County.  These locales include:  Great Neck Gardens, a hamlet in Nassau County located within the town of North Hempstead, was ran…
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Local likely will not be surprised that multiple Massachusetts communities are ranked among the best places to live in the US, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.  Using a set of criteria that includes public schools, cost of living, diversity, weather, and housing, Niche ranked the best places to live in America and heavily featured communities in Massachusetts.   Coming in at spot number seven, Cambridgeport received A+ grades for commute, health and fitness, nightlife, and public school categories.  The Cambridge neighborhood has 10 thousan…
Massachusetts Has 2 Of the Top 20 Places To Live In America: Report Massachusetts Has 2 Of the Top 20 Places To Live In America: Report
Massachusetts Has 2 Of the Top 20 Places To Live In America: Report Massachusetts had two municipalities named to this year's best places to live in the US list. Money.com compiles the cities and towns that have "things that matter most to people: economic opportunities, quality of life, diversity, and where the best futures lie." Somerville ranked 7th on the annual list because of its low unemployment rate (2.8 percent), high median income (more than $104,000), and old-town aesthetics. But it also scored points for embracing the weirder aspects of its history with the What the Fluff? festival and Museum of Bad Art.  "(Somerville) claims some of t…
Two Virginia Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Virginia Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News
Two Virginia Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Virginia cities were named on US News & World Report's list of 150 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023. Richmond was ranked 57th and Virginia Beach was ranked 106th, according to the list. Meanwhile, Washington DC made it among the top 20. The list is generated by analyzing 150 metro areas across the country based on quality of life, job market, value of living and people's desire to live there.  Richmond received an overall score of 6.3 out of 10. As "the only city in America with whitewater rapids running through its downtown district," USN said Richmond offers a range o…
Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News
Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Maryland cities were named on US News & World Report's list of 150 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023.  Baltimore was ranked 84th and Salisbury was ranked 115th, according to the list. Meanwhile, Washington DC made it among the top 20.  The list is generated by analyzing 150 metro areas across the country based on quality of life, job market, value of living and people's desire to live there.  Baltimore received an overall score of 6.1 out of 10. The city's charm was said to be captured with its small-town feel and "elegant architecture, friendly people and lively…
These Long Island Locations Rank Among Nation's Best Places To Live These Long Island Locations Rank Among Nation's Best Places To Live
These Long Island Locations Rank Among Nation's Best Places To Live A pair of Long Island communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. On Long Island, two communities were ranked among the top 20, bo…
This Greenburgh Location Ranks Among NY's Best Places To Live This Greenburgh Location Ranks Among NY's Best Places To Live
This Greenburgh Location Ranks Among NY's Best Places To Live Several Hudson Valley communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. In the Hudson Valley, Greenville, commonly known as Edgemont, is…
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best places to live in America and several Pennsylvania towns made the list. The website ranked thousands of towns across the US based on data from the US Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and resident ratings, it said. Chesterbrook, a Philadelphia suburb, was crowned the overall best in the US. The town earned an A- or above in most categories: Public schools, housing, jobs, good for families, outdoor activities, diversity, and health and fitness. Here are the other Pennsylvania towns mentioned and their rankings: 3. Penn Wynne 6. Ardmore 28…
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says A Pennsylvania town has ranked among the 50 best places to live in the U.S., according to a new report. Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County, was ranked No. 37 in this year's list of the 50 best places to live in the U.S., curated by Money.com. Located along the Pennsylvania Railroad’s old Main Line route, Lower Merion pays homage to its Welsh Quaker roots in the names of the villages that make up the township like Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Bala Cynwyd, and more. Residents and visitors can explore art and history by walking the grounds of the historic Barnes House, traveling to t…
This Massachusetts Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States This Massachusetts Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States
This Massachusetts Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States A Massachusetts town has ranked among the 50 best places to live in the United States, according to a new ranking. The Town of Westford, located in Middlesex County, was ranked 46th in this year's list of the 50 Best Places to Live in the US created by Money.com. The website noted the town's historic architecture, including the J.V. Fletcher Library, which was built in the late 1800s. Westford also has more than 2,000 acres of conservation land, the website said. Money.com also said the town of more than 25,200 has seen a population increase of about 12 percent since the 2010 Census.
This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States
This Long Island Hamlet Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In United States A Long Island hamlet was listed on a 2021 ranking of the best places to live in the United States. Plainview, which is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, was ranked 47th in Money.com's 2021 list of the 50 Best Places to Live. The website cited the area's many beaches along the Long Island Sound and ease of travel to Manhattan through the Long Island Rail Road or driving.  Money.com also said the hamlet of about 27,300 people has a median home price higher than most of the other locations on the list, but significantly lower than nearby North Hempstead. Job growth is …
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in Connecticut according to the survey is West Hartford, which is cited as an upscale town right in the middle of the state. You can view the entry here. Westport, at No. 5 statewide, is the No. 1-ranked place to live in Fairfield County. View the entry here. Westport was followed closely by Southport (No. 6), Old Greenw…
These Long Island Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Long Island Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Long Island Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Long Island is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in New York State is the village of Great Neck Plaza in Nassau County, which is cited for its schools and being a good place for families. You can view the entry here. Jericho ranks second in the state, followed by Great Neck Gardens at No. 3, Syosset at No. 6, and Manhasset Hills at No. 7 to round out the Top 10. Cold Sprin…
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in Connecticut according to the survey is West Hartford, which is cited as an upscale town right in the middle of the state. You can view the entry here. Westport, at No. 5 statewide, is the No. 1-ranked place to live in Fairfield County. View the entry here. Westport was followed closely by Southport (No. 6), Old Greenw…
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in Pennsylvania as well as Montgomery County. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. According to the list, the top three spots in Montgomery County are Penn Wynne, Ardmore and Narberth. Penn Wynne was also ranked as having the best public schools with Narberth ranking second and Ardmore third. Here are the other top places to live in Montgomery County, according to Niche.com. 4. Blue Bell 5. King of Prussia 6. West Conshohoc…
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Northampton County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Northampton County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Northampton County Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in Pennsylvania as well as Northampton County. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  According to the list, the top three spots in Northampton County are Forks Township, Lower Nazareth Township and Wilson. Top towns for public schools in the county include Wilson, Raubsville and West Easton, respectively. Here are the other top places to live in Northampton County, according to Niche.com. 4. Hanover Township 5. Lower Saucon Town…
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Fairfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Southport, cited for its "great sense of community," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Westport, No. 3 Fairfield, No. 4 Ridgefield, No. 5 Newfield (in Stamford), No. 6 Old Greenwich, No. 7 Greenwich, No. 8 New Canaan, No. 9 Wilton and No. 10 Cos Cob to make up the Top 1…
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Litchfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Roxbury, cited for its "rural feel" and "top-rated public schools," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Barkhamsted, No. 3 Washington, No. 4 New Hartford, No. 5 Harwinton, No. 6 Bridgewater, No. 7 Litchfield, No. 8 New Milford, No. 9 Woodbury and No. 10 Watertown to make…
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Westchester is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Bronxville was the No. 1-rated municipality in Westchester and 17th in the New York City metropolitan area. Bronxville is described as a beautiful, walkable village just 15 miles north of midtown Manhattan. You can read the Niche entry here. Bronxville was followed by No. 2 Hartsdale, No. 3 Greenville, No. 4 Chappaqua, No. 5 Scarsdale, No. 6 Hastings-on-Hudson,…
These Putnam County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Putnam County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Putnam County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Putnam  County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Cold Spring, cited as a "great town" with "many amenities," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Cold Spring is followed by No. 2 Peach Lake, No. 3 Putnam Lake, No. 4 Lake Carmel and No. 5 Mahopac to make up the Top 5 for Putnam County. You can view each entry and the entire list here.
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Litchfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Litchfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Roxbury, cited for its "rural feel" and "top-rated public schools," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Barkhamsted, No. 3 Washington, No. 4 New Hartford, No. 5 Harwinton, No. 6 Bridgewater, No. 7 Litchfield, No. 8 New Milford, No. 9 Woodbury and No. 10 Watertown to make…
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Fairfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Southport, cited for its "great sense of community," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Westport, No. 3 Fairfield, No. 4 Ridgefield, No. 5 Newfield (in Stamford), No. 6 Old Greenwich, No. 7 Greenwich, No. 8 New Canaan, No. 9 Wilton and No. 10 Cos Cob to make up the Top 1…