2023 Best Suburbs to Live in the New York City Area

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Walker’s paradise! So easy to find good places to eat: lots of sushi, Chinese food, diners, etc. Great produce at local market. Needs a new Supermarket but hopefully Stop and Shop will open up in Great Neck. Very convenient to work out at Planet Fitness. LIRR is easy to walk to and the short ride into Manhattan is great for commuters. Also lots of Nice busses to Flushing, Manhasset mall, Lynbrook, and other parts of Great Neck next to the LIRR station.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 7,429

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: A great community who cares about each other. Very convenient amenities and close to the city. Excellent schools!... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 4,163

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  82 reviews

Current Resident: Great town! The only thing that prevented me from giving it 5-stars is that it is very expensive and taxes are high. The nightlife is not really there, however, neighboring towns will most likely have what you’re looking for. Would especially recommend for families looking for a great school district.... Read 82 reviews

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• Population 19,347

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• Population 1,299

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Lived a year so far and love this town. Residents joke that it’s Pleasantville or Mayberry North. Tons of young families. Very good for the 30s/40s with young kids. Very friendly neighbors. You feel like you can leave your doors unlocked. West of 17 is all walkable with sidewalks - convenient to a small but nice downtown with several good restaurants (best sushi in the area). Convenient to Ridgewood, wyckoff, allendale, WCL shopping, Wegman’s etc. And as safe a town as you can get.... Read 11 reviews

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• Population 4,248

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: The village of Lake success located within the community of Great Neck is an unbelievable place to live and raise a family for so many reasons. Our public school system is top rated, the train station is less than a mile away and 24 minutes express to Manhattan, we have a beautiful 18 hole golf course which is only a few thousand dollars a year for village residents. The golf club has a fitness center available to all residents which is only 50 dollars per resident per year, and a restaurant open to all residents. We have a beautiful pool club with 10 tennis courts for village residents as well, and an amazing summer camp program for children ages 3-7 . We have a private police department and trash pick up 6 days a week. I doubt there is another community with so much to offer in the tri-state area and taxes are relatively low considering what you are getting!... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 2,856

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: Hartsdale is a PO in Greenburgh, but with that said the main reason you would consider Hartsdale is its proximity to the Metro North and it offers cheaper taxes and housing compared Scarsdale or other nearby towns while still being safe and family friendly. So what's the catch? Schools in Greenbugh are no where near as good as Scarsdale, Bronxville, and Pelham and while they are not terrible they are more in line with New Rochelle, Tuckahoe, Elmsford, and Ossining. White Plains would be the closest metropolis city for nightlife or a 50 minute train to Grand Central or 35-42 minute express when available. Hartsdale takes part in Westchester County's Bicycle Sundays and also has access to the Bronx River Pathway, so walking, running, and biking are plentiful. There are over a handful of restaurants on Hartsdale Ave and all of them are good IMO. Central Ave has tons of shopping. If you don't have kids or don't need top notch schools then Hartsdale is quite the value and a gem.... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 2,964

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  62 reviews

Current Resident: I relocated from the west coast with my family 2 years ago. Ridgewood was recommended by the relocation agency we used. We only planned to rent in the town until we figured out where we wanted to end up. It wasn't before long when we fell in love with the village. Couldn't imagine a better place to raise a family. Coming from out of state, we never felt like out siders. Everyone was very welcoming. Our street feels like a family! We're also very pleased with how serious everyone takes education here (took a little getting used to). Only critical feedback would be the Taxes. Can't imagine we'll stay after the kids graduate.... Read 62 reviews

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• Population 25,991

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  49 reviews

Current Resident: Plainview is amazing! So many kids and they all know each other. Great team sports, great schools, parks, and a beautiful new shopping center. Plus there is an amazing biking / running trail. For those who suggested it lacks nightlife, main street farmingdale is a 5 minute car ride away and has tons of restaurants and bars. Rather go there then have in my own backyard. Train station is close but not to close so you dont get the noise. It really is a very well balanced community and really enjoyed raising kids here.... Read 49 reviews

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• Population 26,665

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  31 reviews

Current Resident: Really nice and friendly people as well as nice parks, library, and school district! The people that are a part of the town's government are always trying their best and trying to help. I even reached out to the beautification commitee so I could complete my Girl Scouts Silver Award, and they were so helpful and dedicated a lot of time so that I could accomplish my mission. The elementary school especially has the best administrators and teachers, some of my favorite memories to this day were made in the classroom.... Read 31 reviews

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• Population 12,024

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Beautiful homes, hometown feel, great schools, fantastic and caring friendly neighbors. Convenient to LIRR, walkable to restaurants, great library and village hall with fun kids programs. Tennis courts, village green, community programs. Great place to grow up... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 2,637

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, the environment is very clean and quiet; a lot of parks and trails that are perfect for outdoor exercises. The people are very friendly and willing to help. It is a nice place for someone who would like to have their children learn under high-quality and competitive education or to just live in a peaceful suburb.... Read 30 reviews

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• Population 4,984

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  Rating 4 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: Old Bethpage is child friendly, safe, and clean. It is a great area with great schools and restaurants near by and I lived here all my life.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 5,574

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: Closter's education and community is very commendable. Their education prepares students for the pressures of middle school then high school, but they also make sure that students feel like they are a part of the community, which is why the schools host many events throughout the year for families to attend. Closter Plaza is the shopping mall of the town, with a variety of restaurants, stores, tutoring centers, boutiques, and gyms. The Plaza has something for everyone, and it's a casual place for friends to hang out on a weekend. Closter additionally has a very kind community, and everyone is really friendly. It is the perfect place for a family to reside in as the parents will be able to interact with those around them and find whatever they need, and children will be able to enjoy their childhood experience.... Read 30 reviews

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• Population 8,573

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• Population 947

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  Rating 4 out of 5  50 reviews

Current Resident: Grew up in Jericho and still live here. Top rated school district, the town itself has a rich history. Just a seven-minute drive to the Hicksville train station, a 15-minute drive to the Roosevelt Field Mall, close to Cantiague Park and Eisenhower Park, the Long Island Expressway, the Northern State Parkway, Whole Foods, Starbucks, dry cleaners, 7-Elevens, banks, movie theaters, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, The NYCB Music Theater and neighborhood restaurants (including the famous Milleridge Inn). The only downside living in Jericho are the very high property and school taxes, the congested main thoroughfare route 106/107, and the virtually non existent night life in this town. Otherwise, it’s quiet and a great town to raise a family.... Read 50 reviews

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• Population 14,526

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Former Resident: Very good experiences with the schools, all of the kids and town members were very nice. Teachers and counselors were always available to help students.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 1,019

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: It's a safe neighborhood and should there be any problems, the county police would respond right away.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 7,231

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Visitor: Love Searingtown to raise a family, diverse, friendly, pretty homes good shopping and transportation , near many medical facilities... Read 1 review

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• Population 4,553

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  32 reviews

Current Resident: Fantastic community for schools, senior valentines events, sports , outdoor space, restaurants. There is something for everyone!... Read 32 reviews

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• Population 13,147

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  32 reviews

Current Resident: HP is a quiet area suitable for families with kids that are willing to shell extra in terms of taxes in exchange for safety. It's near a high school (which is a couple towns over) and has an elementary school that is within a 5 minute drive or walking distance, depending on where you're living (in town or couple towns over). Nightlife is basically nonexistent except for eating out at a couple local restaurants. It's very small, so everybody basically knows everyone. The diversity could be better. I haven't heard of many jobs available, so you may have to look to other towns for employment.... Read 32 reviews

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• Population 4,801

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• Population 2,937

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: You’ll wish you grew up here! Luckily, I did, and moved back to raise our children. So many Lakers who grew up here have moved back here the past few years because they appreciate the wonderful community, top schools, great recreation with many lakes and hiking! It’s a real testament to our town. So easy to make friends here. I love the history of the town too. The town celebrates the history and is protective of the charm and natural setting.... Read 30 reviews

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• Population 4,464

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  49 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in Upper Montclair for over 15 years. There is basically nothing negative to say about this place. Neighbors have become dear friends, everyone is friendly and it is very safe. Super family-friendly with a diverse range of restaurants and shops. Lots of parks and open space. It's a wonderful community with smart and compassionate people. I love it here!... Read 49 reviews

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• Population 12,033