Nassau, Suffolk Rank High Among Best In State For Outdoor Activity

From the sands of Long Island beaches to the scenic parks of the Hudson Valley, New York is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country.

The beaches of Long Island ranked among the best outdoor spots in New York, according to a new ranking.
Photo Credit: *Klaus Cooky Rondinella‎ for Long Island Beach Buggy Association*

Zak Failla

07/01/2019 8:30 a.m.

A new report from NewYorkUpstate.com, citing information from niche.com's 2019 rankings highlighted the best counties in the Empire State for outdoor activities.

Using a weighted scale using data from the U.S. Census, NOAA and other sources, Niche took factors into account such as air quality, local weather, and access to natural amenities and outdoor recreation. The complete methodology can be found here.

On Long Island, Nassau and Suffolk were among the highest in the rankings:

Suffolk County (second overall):

Population: 1,497,595;
Poverty rate: 7.2 percent;
Unemployment rate: 3.6 percent;
Median household income: $92,838.

Nassau County (third):

Population: 1,363,069;
Poverty rate: 5.8 percent;
Unemployment rate: 3.2 percent;
Median household income: $105,744.

The complete rankings can be found here.

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