2018 Best Places to Live in Essex CountyAbout this List

Lake Placid

• Town in New York
• 10

Current Resident: Lake Placid, New York is such a beautiful town. Since the Olympics were here twice, in 1980 and 1932, it is a tourist destination. Whiteface mountain, Mount. VanHoevenberg the ski jump complex, the Toboggan chute, the skating oval, the olympic training center, and the Arena make it an ideal place for people who love winter and winter activities. There are also many of beautiful homes that line Lake Placid and Mirror Lake which make the town even more beautiful. This is coupled with the 100+ unique restaurants and stores along main street and which is always crowded with tourists. The only thing I would say that Lake Placid lacks is diversity. The population is primarily caucasian which sometimes results in close-mindedness among the community members.
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• B

• B-

• 2,606 Population

North Elba

• Town in New York

• B

• B-

• 8,484 Population

Keene

• Town in New York
• 1

Current Resident: Keene, New York is a very small town in the middle of the Adirondack Park. In our community, everyone is kind, caring, and not at all selfish. It is full of amazing people that will support any cause without question.
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• B

• B

• 1,156 Population

St. Armand

• Town in New York

• B

• B

• 1,651 Population

Essex

• Town in New York
• 7

Niche User: There is little to no crime to speak about. I never hear anything about a crime scene around the area.
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• B-

• D+

• 569 Population

Wilmington

• Town in New York
• 1

Current Resident: I love everything about Wilmington. It is remote and quiet, yet minutes to a couple of hours from cities, such as, Plattsburgh, NY and Burlington, VT. If you love the outdoors, Wilmington, NY is the spot for you. It is also home to Whiteface Mt ski resort.
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• B-

• B-

• 955 Population

Ticonderoga

• Town in New York
• 2

• B-

• B-

• 4,929 Population

Jay

• Town in New York

• B-

• B-

• 2,709 Population

Chesterfield

• Town in New York

• B-

• C+

• 2,633 Population

Elizabethtown

• Town in New York
• 16

Current Resident: Small, quaint town located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. 35 minutes from both Plattsburgh and Lake Placid. If you enjoy outdoor activities, this is a great small town! Mountain bike trails, hiking, rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing, and so much more. The Deer's Head Inn is an Elizabethtown staple, the food is amazing!
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• B-

• C

• 1,200 Population

Lewis

• Town in New York
• 2

Niche User: There is a low crime rate in the area and when there is crime it is petty crime
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• B-

• C

• 1,232 Population

Moriah

• Town in New York

• C+

• C+

• 4,707 Population

Westport

• Town in New York
• 1

Current Resident: This community is the perfect example of kindness in the world. People support each other effortlessly and are always there to lend a hand. No matter the age, this community's members are giving, caring, fun-spirited and loyal.
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• C+

• C-

• 1,244 Population

Mineville

• Town in New York

• C+

• C+

• 1,288 Population

Schroon

• Town in New York

• C+

• C

• 1,066 Population

Willsboro

• Town in New York
• 2

Niche User: During the winter Willsboro is pretty quiet, as there is not many people. There is still a lot to do, for example snowshoeing, ice fishing, cross country, or downhill skiing. During the summer time summer residents visit Willsboro point. This beautiful bay has great fishing for Atlantic salmon, trout, northern pike and other fish. Willsboro is also located about five minutes away from Rattlesnake Mountain. Rattlesnake is a very short hike within pristine views of Willsboro and Lake Champlain. If you're not a nature fanatic you can take a short ferry ride to Vermont for a day-trip to go shopping, make a Vermont Teddy Bear or binge eat Ben and Jerry's. Another short trip is to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid; Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics. Olympic games, food, shopping and the chance of seeing several Olympic athletes in Lake Placid is quite an experience for the whole family. Willsboro is also located about fifteen minutes from Au Sable Chasm, the Grand Canyon of the east.
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• C+

• D+

• 2,143 Population

Newcomb

• Town in New York

• C+

• C+

• 444 Population

Schroon Lake

• Town in New York
• 3

Current Resident: Very small town with only about 2,000 or so year round residents. Very pretty and welcoming, but it can be hard to find ways to entertain yourself as there aren't very many things to do around town. Close to a major highway, so it is relatively easy to get to bigger, more populated areas if you're willing to drive for at least 30 minutes.
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• C

• C

• 511 Population

Minerva

• Town in New York
• 6

Niche User: Area is safe and beautiful. No crime, and no one stole my lawnmower ever so I like the area.
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• C

• C-

• 686 Population

Crown Point

• Town in New York
• 2

Niche User: It's a small town, so nothing too bad happens there, since everyone knows everyone else.
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• C

• D+

• 1,834 Population

North Hudson

• Town in New York

• C-

• C

• 224 Population

Port Henry

• Town in New York

• C-

• C+

• 1,104 Population

Witherbee

• Town in New York

• D

• C+

• 250 Population