Is New York A Good Place To Raise A Family?

When it comes to places to raise a family, where does New York rank compared to other states? There is a lot of thought that goes into where one should raise their family. Is there high crime? How good is the school district? Are there parks in the area? Are there other kids and parents in the neighborhood? The list of qualifications to consider goes on.

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Most people, regardless of race, religion, economic or social status, etc. want to raise their family somewhere safe, where their kids can thrive. Does New York fall into that category? WalletHub released its 2024 list of best places to raise a family.

Certain states make it easier than others to raise a family. The ideal state is one that’s affordable to live in during this time of high inflation and also offers high safety and good job prospects, on top of quality education, healthcare and entertainment.

WalletHub compared each of the 50 states using 50 key indicators of family-friendliness, including factors like the median annual family income and housing affordability.

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The best place to raise a family, according to WalletHub is Massachusetts.

I would bet that you are surprised to find out how high New York State ranks when it comes to raising a family.

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New York Is The 5th Best State To Raise A Family

Contrary to what a lot of haters say, New York is actually among the best places to raise a family. Here are some of the highlights from WalletHub's study,

Raising a Family in New York (1=Best; 25=Average):

Overall rank – 5th
8th – Infant-Mortality Rate
23rd – Median Annual Family Income (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
19th – Separation & Divorce Rate
3rd – % of Children Lacking Health Insurance Coverage
22nd – Property Crimes per Capita

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WalletHub's Best & Worst States to Raise a Family (2024)

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The 10 Worst Places To Live In New York State

While New York is certainly home to a plethora of hidden gems and breathtaking sights, Road Snacks has highlighted the state's most undesirable spots.

As for what determines what makes a city or town one of the "worst" places to live, Road Snacks compared 163 cities with 5,000 or more residents, to find those with the lowest median home value, weakest school districts, and highest rates of unemployment and crime. In short, the survey ranked cities and towns based off their economic performance and opportunity for growth, which Road Snacks says impacts the quality of life of its residents.

In the end, these 10 cities were deemed to be the worst New York State has to offer. That said, the company is not calling these cities bad - so if you have an issue, take it up with Road Snacks. We're just reporting their findings.

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Top 10 Cheapest Places to Live in New York State

New York is one of the most expensive states to call home, but there are some areas that are gentle on the wallet. According to HomeSnacks, they deduced the top 10 most affordable cities and towns in the Empire State.

They looked into data from the U.S. Census, median home and rent prices, as well as median income of a particular area's residents. Affordability was also determined based on availability and access to services and conveniences.

Below are the top 10 places that let residents keep more cash in their wallets.

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