2021 Best Places to Live in St. Lawrence County

Ogdensburg

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.08 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: Ogdensburg New York is a beautiful city! The history behind the city is remarkable. Unfortunately, there isn't much to do in Ogdensburg.
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• grade C+

• grade C+

• 10,635 Population

Canton

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.63 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: You're really in tune with nature! The people are friendly and its quiet and peaceful in this town. It is a small town so there isn't a lot of big named stores but there are amazing small businesses and communities that thrive to make canton a better place every day.
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• grade A minus

• grade B+

• 11,095 Population

Potsdam

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.46 out of 5  35 reviews

Visitor: Potsdam is a college town that gives a small town feeling. There is restaurants and cafes to go to while you visit. There are also a lot of athletics at certain college's that you can go to to watch. There is Clarkson University which is a Division 1 school for athletics, and there is also SUNY Potsdam which is a Division 3 school for athletics. I have been to Potsdam many times and I still love going there often! Never disappoints.
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• grade B+

• grade B minus

• 15,567 Population

Colton

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I love how small and connected the town is. Everybody knows each other, and it's a very peaceful place to live in. There is barely any crime, and there are lots of recreational opportunities. Although it can get extremely cold and snowy in the winter, it is a beautiful place to live in every season. The school, while small, is nationally ranked as one of the best schools in New York and affords many opportunities for dual-enrollment classes, engaging electives, and challenging coursework. I would like there to be more AP classes at the school; there are only four as of right now, and I would like to see more employment opportunities in the town.
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• grade B

• grade B minus

• 1,389 Population

Louisville

• Town in New York
• Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade B

• grade C+

• 3,058 Population

Hannawa Falls

• Town in New York

• grade B

• grade B

• 764 Population

Winthrop

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Love living in Winthrop, it's about fifteen from town. It's fourty minutes from my job which isn'the bad. Small town, pretty good community.
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• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 154 Population

Massena

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.73 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: I moved here with my Mom In July of 2017 just before my first year of college. She moved five hours north from the Albany area to be closer to her boyfriend. I thought i would hate it here being away from my Dad and my sister but, its very nice. My Moms lives right on the Grasse River, its just a 20 min drive to Canada and 5 minute drive to downtown Massena with all the stores.
It does get very cold in the winter here and we do get tons of snow but guess what we ALWAYS have a white Christmas :) Can't say that where i used to live.
I'm glad my Mom is happier now.
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• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 12,228 Population

Pierrepont

• Town in New York

• grade B minus

• grade B

• 2,170 Population

Piercefield

• Town in New York

• grade B minus

• grade C

• 187 Population

Lisbon

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Lisbon is a very small farming town where everyone knows everyone. It is a very friendly and generous community.
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• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 4,065 Population

Hammond

• Town in New York
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 1,157 Population

Parishville

• Town in New York
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: It is a small community that works hard to help others in need. The local school has great academics along with athletics. The local bars and restaurants are great places for dinner and celebrations as well. Everyone in town knows everyone making friendship opportunities high. Along with the great town you are also coinciding with nature, hunting, fishing or swimming in the local lake.
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• grade C+

• grade B minus

• 2,293 Population

Stockholm

• Town in New York
• Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Niche User: There's crime everywhere, but pretty manageable here
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• grade C+

• grade C+

• 3,618 Population

Oswegatchie

• Town in New York
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: The atmosphere is the calming feeling of being isolated in the woods, but the comforts of civilization are all just a short drive away. The only difficulty is the winter weather, where there is little help in terms of snow removal and heating, but my family and I have survived, and we'd all do it over again. Compared to everywhere else in the country, this area should be top 10%. There's nothing luxurious about the place, and yet, I think it's the kind of simple life most people really enjoy. An airport is being built in the city close by, so the value of the large properties will be going up, and hopefully, the local economy will be stimulated by bringing in some people and jobs too.
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• grade C+

• grade C+

• 4,312 Population

Rensselaer Falls

• Town in New York

• grade C+

• grade B+

• 440 Population

Waddington

• Town in New York
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: I really like this town. this town is good. Furthermore if you like fishing this is the place to go. Furthermore, all the risidents are nice and understanding of one and another. Also there is events that are throughout the year. Additionally it is a good place to raise children because it has a good school.
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• grade C+

• grade C

• 1,958 Population

Lawrence

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Lawrence is a good area to live. Lawrence is quiet enough for me and my family. Lawrence doesn't contain much violence is low. Lawrence is also family friendly. The schools around this area are good too. There are many activities close by that I've enjoyed. Many restaurants I haven't tried either. All we need now is a nearby theatre. That would be perfect.
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• grade C+

• grade C+

• 1,659 Population

Russell

• Town in New York
• Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade C+

• grade C

• 1,641 Population

Norwood

• Town in New York
• Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Norwood is a very family friendly community with lovely adirondack scenery. The school system is excellent with caring and available teachers.
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• grade C+

• grade C

• 1,651 Population

Hopkinton

• Town in New York
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: I moved here from a neighboring town when my children were younger. I love the benefits of a smaller school system. I am very pleased with the school and the small local stores that we have.
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• grade C+

• grade B minus

• 1,098 Population

De Peyster

• Town in New York

• grade C+

• grade C+

• 974 Population

Fine

• Town in New York

• grade C+

• grade C

• 1,432 Population

Heuvelton

• Town in New York

• grade C+

• grade C+

• 742 Population

Madrid

• Town in New York
• Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: I love living in the Northern New York area. To me, it's the best place in the world!!
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• grade C+

• grade C

• 1,731 Population