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Happy Trails: This Rockland County Locale Among Best Places To Retire In America, Report Says

Forget the palm trees and year-round beach weather in Florida; it turns out the best place to while away your golden years is right here in the Empire State, according to a new ranking.

New York is well-represented on Niche's ranking of the best places to retire in America.

New York is well-represented on Niche's ranking of the best places to retire in America.

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The New York village of Lake Success, located on Long Island in Nassau County, snagged the number one spot on Niche’s 2023 list of “Best Places to Retire in America.

To come up with its ranking, the site looked at several factors of interest to retirees, including weather, crime rates, housing costs, and access to amenities like restaurants, golf courses, fitness centers, and doctors.

The most recent census data shows that Lake Success has a population of just under 3,000 and the median household income is $134,000.

It holds an A rating when it comes to crime and safety, according to Niche, as well as an A+ for health and fitness, and a B- for cost of living.

The website hailed Lake Success as “one of the best places to live in New York,” noting there are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Several other New York locales, mostly on Long Island, also made Niche's top 100, including:

  • No. 18 - Rockland County: Piermont
  • No. 34 - Nassau County: Great Neck Plaza
  • No. 45 - Nassau County: Woodbury
  • No. 48 - Nassau County: Saddle Rock
  • No. 76 - Nassau County: Manhasset
  • No. 92 - Nassau County: Hewlett Harbor

View the complete ranking of the “2023 Best Places To Retire in America” on Niche’s website.

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