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 top-ranked place to live in the Hudson Valley's seven counties is Chappaqua, which ranks 20th in the state. The Northern Westchester hamlet was cited for its public schools, being a good place for families, and housing. View the entry here.
The next-highest ranked Hudson Valley is also in Westchester, No. 11 Greenville (Edgemont), followed by No. 24 Ardsley, followed by No. 25 Bronxville.
The highest-ranked Hudson Valley community outside Westchester is Piermont. The village in Rockland was ranked 28th.
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.
You can see each entry and the entire New York state list here.
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