The Capital Region is a great place to live and a great spot in which you can start a family, but these specific Capital District locations are considered best. Are you living in an area that's been ranked among the best local areas in 2023?

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Niche Releases Rankings for Top Capital Region Areas to Live in 2023

A story from ABC News 10 in Albany shared rankings that were released by the online family resource Niche, which ranked the top places to live in the Capital Region in 2023. In constructing the rankings, Niche considered factors such as quality of local schools, crime rate and much more.

The data used by Niche doesn't come from just anywhere, either. Niche uses data from the U.S. Census, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to News 10. Using that information, Niche generates letter grades for each of the communities involved.

Six communities were awarded A+ grades in the 2023 rankings.

It's absolutely crucial to find a good place to live, no matter how old you are. Whether you're a young adult and living on your own for the first time, or raising a family with your partner, finding a home in a safe and prosperous community can make a huge difference for you and your family's future.

With that being said, here are the 25 best places to call home in the Capital Region in 2023, according to Niche. Did your hometown, or your neighborhood, get ranked among the region's best?

The 25 Best Places to Live in the Capital Region in 2023 [RANKED]

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