5 Best Places To Live In New York

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5 Best Places To Live In New York At some point in your life,  

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you have dreamt of living in New York. And  perhaps, you still hold that dream now.

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But you see, there's a myriad of reasons why  people should consider moving to New York.  

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Despite being known for its high population  and expensive rents, New York still holds a  

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fascinating urban charm and beauty. It simply  screams locals and tourists to come and stay.

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New York arguably holds some of the most  exemplary modern and historical architectures.  

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It has luxurious mansions and preserved  tenements from the pre-war era. At the same time,  

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it also boasts picturesque  neighborhoods wherever you go.

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Of course, who could miss the Statue of  Liberty, which is situated in the quaint  

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Liberty Island of New York? This towering  structure serves as the chivalrous embodiment  

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that the United States is the Land of the Free.

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The economic power and large-scale  metropolitan atmosphere of New York are  

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among the reasons why more than 21 million  people from different parts of the world  

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reside here. That's proof that the Big  Apple is indeed a tasty place to live in.

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Hello everyone! I am Ann from Pack And Go  , and in this video, I have listed all the  

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best places to live in New York! If you are  planning to move here, better watch this video  

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until the end! Also, don't forget to hit the  like and subscribe buttons. Let's get started! 

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5. New York City The first on our list is  

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New York City. Well, it is not that surprising  given its popularity. It has been referenced  

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in various forms of literature. Furthermore, it  became a symbol for those individuals who want  

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to get to the top. After all, the city is filled  with some of the country's tallest skyscrapers.

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Of course, New York City has some historical  spectacles and green spaces to offer.  

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For many decades already, the city has  been a beacon of culture and trade.  

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Hence, everything that you  want to see can be found here!

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It's not a secret that the cost of living in New  York is pretty high. Compared to other cities in  

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the state, New York's housing cost is higher  than the national average. A decent home here  

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would require you to spend at least $600,000. The  rental rates in the city are pretty expensive,  

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too. For instance, a single-room apartment  here would require you to pay roughly $3,000.

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Despite the steep prices, many are still  allured to go and stay in New York City.  

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It has some of the world's best cultural  centers, parks, museums, and restaurants.  

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Furthermore, it showcases diverse and contrasting  neighborhoods. A good example of this is uptown's  

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Harlem and the Greenwich Village, which is  located downtown. Venture further to Manhattan,  

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and you will spot spectacular boroughs such  as Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens.

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For retirees and individuals  who want a quiet lifestyle,  

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New York City is not the place to be. It  features an erratic, fast-paced ambiance,  

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which is not for everybody. But for those who are  up to the challenge, you'll just fit here nicely! 

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4. Rochester New York's very own Rochester  

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offers a nice mixture of progress and history.  Many buildings and homes here date back from the  

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previous century, with some of them having been  renovated already to become workspaces and lofts.  

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Others are preserved because  of their natural significance,  

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such as the homes of pioneering thinkers  Frederick Douglas and Susan Anthony.

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In the past, many of Rochester's residents  preferred to settle in the suburbs than in  

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the downtown area. But with the recent changes in  the city proper, people are gradually moving in.

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Unlike other places in New York, Rochester's prime  perk is its people. Locals are known for their  

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warmth and kindness. They are welcoming, too,  which is desirable, especially to new movers.

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Finding a house in Rochester is not that  difficult. A lot of neighborhoods here  

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offer low housing costs, with an average price of  $246,000. Moreover, its cost of living is lower  

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than the national average, which is a reason  why people remain happy in their stay here.

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Rochester is also known for its  outdoor festivals and ecstatic  

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recreational activities during the warmer months.  

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Lake Ontario, for instance, draws many of its  residents for fishing and boating. In the winter,  

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ski hills and slopes are filled with people  who want to have fun instead of hibernating!

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3. Buffalo Back in the 1900s,  

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Buffalo was a hub of the industrial revolution.  It became the center of trade between the  

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Midwest and East Coast. But during the Great  Depression, its progress was halted, and its  

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astute economy fell down. Fortunately, things  are looking good again for the Rust Belt area.

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Proof of that is the development of  one of the country's most advanced  

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medical corridors in Buffalo, as well as the  construction of a world-class waterfront.  

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Its local government has also bolstered  its partnership with new businesses,  

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making the place flourish  with economic abundance again.

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In another perspective, it is notable that  Buffalo has a suburban community atmosphere.  

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You can see that its residents tend to  aggregate on its culturally diverse restaurants  

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or on its local pubs. Avenues are  tree-lined, and streets connect its  

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neighborhoods as closely as possible.  Furthermore, I have to emphasize that  

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traffic in Buffalo is more convenient  than in other metro areas in New York.

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Residing in Buffalo is quite a treat  that you shouldn't miss. After all,  

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it is just a 20-mile drive to one of the world's  finest tourist destinations--the Niagara falls. A  

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lot of skiing resorts and facilities are also  accessible an hour from the metro's downtown.

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Housing prices in Buffalo are desirable.  With an average price of $202,000,  

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you can get a decent home for yourself and your  family. While it is true that property and income  

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taxes are high in the area, its utilities and  other essential amenities are all affordable. 

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2. Syracuse If you are in the loop,  

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you know that Syracuse weather  is something extraordinary.  

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If you want to experience a lot of snow,  then you should visit or live in this place.  

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Locals here are always getting 120 inches of snow  every year, and that's pretty normal to them.

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But of course, Syracuse has more to  offer than its snowy magnificence.  

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Many people opt to live here because its  affordability rating is better than most  

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metros in the United States, making it an  ideal place for both families and retirees.  

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Furthermore, Syracuse is a place  for young professionals, too,  

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because of its proximity to job opportunities  and activities that can make them giddy.

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A lot of residents in Syracuse remain here to  start their own families. They prefer not to  

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move away because of the overall livability and  comfort, despite being a metro area. The cleaning  

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of Onondaga Lake is one of the stark improvements  that the area has seen in recent years.

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Transport convenience is another perk that  Syracuse offers. Its city center is just a  

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20-minute drive from various suburbs such  as Liverpool, Baldwinsville, and Manlius.  

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During the weekends, people here tend to go to the  Saratoga Race Course located in Saratoga Springs.  

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However, a lot stay to have fun  with their booze. After all,  

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Syracuse is within a premier  wine-drinking hotspot in New York.  

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A quick trip to the Finger Lakes, and you'll  arrive at some of the best wineries in the area.

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Houses in Syracuse are cheap. Its median home  value is just $181,000, with its cost of living  

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not as expensive as other metropolitans in  the country. Hence, it is always a desirable  

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option for those who want to start small. 1. Albany 

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Albany is definitely a must-visit place in  New York. Situated roughly 150 miles from the  

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north of New York City, Albany is the state's  capital. It also serves as the diverging point  

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of the Adirondack Mountains on the north and  the Hudson Valley on the south. For most locals,  

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Albany is called the "Tri-City Area,"  given that it contains the small metros  

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Schenectady and Troy. In these places, you'll  find abundance in history and industrial progress.

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In the heart of Albany is Lark Street.  Here, you will see galleries, churches,  

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and small businesses lining up. Interestingly,  Albany is hosting the First Fridays,  

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which is a monthly celebration of culture and  arts. It is another sight that you need to see.

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Albany has cold and snowy winters. But that  doesn't deter its people from being active. In  

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fact, Albany is known for hockey, and you'll see a  lot of ice skaters swinging and swerving their way  

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in the Empire Skate Plaza, specifically  at the base of the world-renowned Egg.

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Furthermore, Albany features  a cheap housing cost--more  

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affordable than the national average. In  2020, its housing value was just $278,000,  

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which is lower than the  country's average of $315,000.

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Many retirees would find Albany a suitable  place to live in. The median age of this  

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place is around 40 years old, which indicates  that most of its young people are looking for  

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jobs in other big metros. But at the same time,  it makes this area peaceful and family-oriented.  

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Attractions such as the New York State  Museum, Albany Institute of History & Art,  

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and the New York State Capitol make  Albany a colorful place to settle in.

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