11 Best Places to Live in New York

3) New Rochelle

In Westchester County sits New Rochelle, a city of over 78,000 residents. Being close to the NYC metro area, costs tend to be relatively high, with median home price being over $550,000. Accordingly, however, median household income lies at over $68,000, which exceeds the state’s average. New Rochelle is a big living place for families, and a large portion of the population is between 5 and 17 years old. Due to New Rochelle having more diversity than other cities and towns in New York, it offers a better perspective of the heterogeneousness of the world. Additionally, there are several activity attractions throughout the city. New Rochelle is home to many outdoor parks, a library that offers programs and performances in addition to books, a Museum of Arts and Culture, a downtown area with entertainment options, and more.

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