According to Niche, factors used in determining its rankings were:
- Public Schools
- Crime & Safety
- Housing
- Nightlife
- Good for Families
- Diversity
The two communities selected from the Hudson Valley are both in Westchester County:
Ardsley: No. 122: The village with a population around 5,000, "offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," according to Niche, which also noted that "there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks," and "the public schools are highly rated."
Hartsdale: No. 288: Like Ardsley, Hartsdale, a hamlet with a population of around 3,200, is located in the town of Greenburgh. Niche cited its housing market and schools and gave Hartsdale a A+ grade in the category of "Good for Families."
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