Best Places to Live in New York

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in New York, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in New York:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in New York include:

1. New York City
2. Buffalo
3. Syracuse

Read why they made the list below!

1. New York City

New York City is located in New York County within the eastern region of New York on the Atlantic Ocean.

With a population of over 8,000,000, New York City ranks largest in New York state and largest in the United States. It’s a large city with a dense urban feel in most areas. 

New York City’s climate is classified as a humid subtropical climate with cold, wet winters and hot, humid summers. Average highs range from 40 to 85 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 28 to 70, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate New York City on a few key categories:

2. Buffalo

Buffalo is located in Erie County within the western region of New York.

With a population of 256,000, Buffalo ranks 2nd in New York. It’s a large city with an urban and suburban feel in most areas. 

Buffalo’s climate is classified as a humid continental with lake-effect snow in the winter and warm summers. Average highs range from 32 to 80 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 19 in January and February to 63 in July.

Here’s how we rate Buffalo on a few key categories:

3. Syracuse

Syracuse is located in Onondaga County within the central region of New York.

With a population of 142,000, Syracuse ranks 5th largest in New York. It’s a medium-sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Syracuse on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to New York Checklist
• What’s it like living in New York?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance