If you’re looking for a new place to live on the East Coast, Upstate New York is calling.
Five communities in the Empire State have been named among the 25 best places to live in the Northeast by Livability, a website that aims to serve as a “go-to resource” for people looking to find the best places in America to live, work and explore.
The five New York communities on the list are all in Upstate:
The communities made the ranking alongside Bridgeport, Connecticut and Fall River, Massachusetts.
Here’s a look at the Upstate communities on Livability’s list and why each made the ranking:
Syracuse
One day is all it takes to fall in love with the Salt City.
That’s what Livability wrote in its ranking — arguing that a day spent exploring Central New York’s museums and waterfalls is all it takes to convince visitors to put down permanent roots in Syracuse.
Near the heart of Upstate and a short drive from the picturesque Finger Lakes, Syracuse is home to colleges, research companies, and a health care hub that employs many residents.
“Warm, friendly, and eager to drink up everything life offers, this city is home to various concerts, comedy shows, local shops, mouthwatering restaurants and outdoor amenities,” Livability wrote.
Cheektowaga
The 2024 ranking isn’t the first time Livability has highlighted Cheektowaga, a suburban town east of Buffalo: Last year, the website named Cheektowaga one of the top 100 best places to live in the United States.
Part of Cheektowaga’s pull is its location. The town that over 80,000 people call home is minutes from downtown Buffalo and about 30 minutes from Niagara Falls. It’s also home to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
But what makes Cheektowaga such a great place to live is its heart — one made up of caring neighbors and a great park system.
“Cheektowaga is built on hardworking, blue-collar roots and offers a classically friendly suburb with affordable homes that make the sweet life accessible to most,”…
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