Best suburbs in New York City
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- Population: 3,768
- Median home value: $542,100
- Median rental price: $876
- Top schools nearby: Clarkstown South Senior High School (grade A+), Tappan Zee High School (grade A), Felix Festa Achievement Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Hackley School (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $542,100
- Median rental price: $876
- Top schools nearby: Clarkstown South Senior High School (grade A+), Tappan Zee High School (grade A), Felix Festa Achievement Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Hackley School (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#25. West Nyack, New York
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- Population: 4,700
- Median home value: $1,040,100
- Median rental price: $No data available
- Top schools nearby: Roslyn High School (grade A+), Roslyn Middle School (grade A+), Herricks High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,040,100
- Median rental price: $No data available
- Top schools nearby: Roslyn High School (grade A+), Roslyn Middle School (grade A+), Herricks High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#24. Searingtown, New York
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- Population: 9,585
- Median home value: $913,800
- Median rental price: $2,411
- Top schools nearby: Greenville School (grade A+), Edgemont Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Seely Place School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $913,800
- Median rental price: $2,411
- Top schools nearby: Greenville School (grade A+), Edgemont Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Seely Place School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#23. Greenville, New York
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- Population: 4,225
- Median home value: $817,700
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Herricks High School (grade A+), Herricks Middle School (grade A+), Center Street School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $817,700
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Herricks High School (grade A+), Herricks Middle School (grade A+), Center Street School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#22. Herricks, New York
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- Population: 2,750
- Median home value: $1,073,500
- Median rental price: $2,576
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), Manhasset Secondary School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), The Mary Louis Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,073,500
- Median rental price: $2,576
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), Manhasset Secondary School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), The Mary Louis Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#21. Thomaston, New York
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- Population: 5,682
- Median home value: $1,029,800
- Median rental price: $1,897
- Top schools nearby: Bronx High School of Science (grade A+), Townsend Harris High School (grade A+), Stuyvesant High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,029,800
- Median rental price: $1,897
- Top schools nearby: Bronx High School of Science (grade A+), Townsend Harris High School (grade A+), Stuyvesant High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#20. Pelham Manor, New York
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- Population: 2,825
- Median home value: $1,432,000
- Median rental price: $3,352
- Top schools nearby: Bronx High School of Science (grade A+), Townsend Harris High School (grade A+), Stuyvesant High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), The Kew-Forest School (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,432,000
- Median rental price: $3,352
- Top schools nearby: Bronx High School of Science (grade A+), Townsend Harris High School (grade A+), Stuyvesant High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), The Kew-Forest School (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#19. Lake Success, New York
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- Population: 6,915
- Median home value: $950,600
- Median rental price: $2,250
- Top schools nearby: Roslyn High School (grade A+), Roslyn Middle School (grade A+), Herricks High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $950,600
- Median rental price: $2,250
- Top schools nearby: Roslyn High School (grade A+), Roslyn Middle School (grade A+), Herricks High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#18. Roslyn Heights, New York
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- Population: 8,526
- Median home value: $611,700
- Median rental price: $1,883
- Top schools nearby: Valley Stream Central High School (grade A+), West End School (grade A), Ps 376 (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Lawrence Woodmere Academy (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $611,700
- Median rental price: $1,883
- Top schools nearby: Valley Stream Central High School (grade A+), West End School (grade A), Ps 376 (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Lawrence Woodmere Academy (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#17. Malverne, New York
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- Population: 24,652
- Median home value: $844,600
- Median rental price: $3,038
- Top schools nearby: Half Hollow Hills High School West (grade A+), Half Hollow Hills High School East (grade A+), Candlewood Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+), Holy Trinity Diocesan High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $844,600
- Median rental price: $3,038
- Top schools nearby: Half Hollow Hills High School West (grade A+), Half Hollow Hills High School East (grade A+), Candlewood Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+), Holy Trinity Diocesan High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#16. Dix Hills, New York
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- Population: 2,142
- Median home value: $670,700
- Median rental price: $2,433
- Top schools nearby: Nyack Middle School (grade A), Upper Nyack School (grade A), Nyack Senior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Hackley School (grade A+), Green Meadow Waldorf School (grade A+), The Leffell School Upper School Campus (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $670,700
- Median rental price: $2,433
- Top schools nearby: Nyack Middle School (grade A), Upper Nyack School (grade A), Nyack Senior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Hackley School (grade A+), Green Meadow Waldorf School (grade A+), The Leffell School Upper School Campus (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#15. Upper Nyack, New York
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- Population: 22,871
- Median home value: $980,600
- Median rental price: $3,369
- Top schools nearby: Garden City High School (grade A), Garden City Middle School (grade A), Stratford Avenue School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $980,600
- Median rental price: $3,369
- Top schools nearby: Garden City High School (grade A), Garden City Middle School (grade A), Stratford Avenue School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#14. Garden City, New York
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- Population: 6,570
- Median home value: $1,185,700
- Median rental price: $3,387
- Top schools nearby: Bronxville High School (grade A+), Bronxville Middle School (grade A), Icahn Charter School 5 (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), French-American School of New York (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,185,700
- Median rental price: $3,387
- Top schools nearby: Bronxville High School (grade A+), Bronxville Middle School (grade A), Icahn Charter School 5 (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), French-American School of New York (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#13. Bronxville, New York
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- Population: 14,281
- Median home value: $904,900
- Median rental price: $2,652
- Top schools nearby: Jericho Senior High School (grade A+), Syosset Senior High School (grade A+), Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $904,900
- Median rental price: $2,652
- Top schools nearby: Jericho Senior High School (grade A+), Syosset Senior High School (grade A+), Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#12. Jericho, New York
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- Population: 18,061
- Median home value: $1,635,400
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Scarsdale Senior High School (grade A+), Quaker Ridge School (grade A+), Heathcote School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,635,400
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Scarsdale Senior High School (grade A+), Quaker Ridge School (grade A+), Heathcote School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#11. Scarsdale, New York
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- Population: 5,779
- Median home value: $789,200
- Median rental price: $1,071
- Top schools nearby: Half Hollow Hills High School East (grade A+), West Hollow Middle School (grade A+), Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $789,200
- Median rental price: $1,071
- Top schools nearby: Half Hollow Hills High School East (grade A+), West Hollow Middle School (grade A+), Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+), Grace Christian Academy (grade A+), Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#10. Old Bethpage, New York
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- Population: 1,100
- Median home value: $1,428,200
- Median rental price: $2,070
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), Lakeville Elementary School (grade A+), Great Neck South Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), The Mary Louis Academy (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,428,200
- Median rental price: $2,070
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), Lakeville Elementary School (grade A+), Great Neck South Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), The Mary Louis Academy (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#9. Russell Gardens, New York
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- Population: 3,082
- Median home value: $349,500
- Median rental price: $1,648
- Top schools nearby: Greenville School (grade A+), Edgemont Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Seely Place School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+), French-American School of New York (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $349,500
- Median rental price: $1,648
- Top schools nearby: Greenville School (grade A+), Edgemont Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Seely Place School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+), French-American School of New York (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#8. Hartsdale, New York
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- Population: 2,630
- Median home value: $1,020,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Wheatley School (grade A+), Willets Road School (grade A+), North Side School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,020,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Wheatley School (grade A+), Willets Road School (grade A+), North Side School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), The Waldorf School of Garden City (grade A+), Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#7. East Williston, New York
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- Population: 26,620
- Median home value: $691,400
- Median rental price: $2,660
- Top schools nearby: Syosset Senior High School (grade A+), Half Hollow Hills High School East (grade A+), H.B. Thompson Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $691,400
- Median rental price: $2,660
- Top schools nearby: Syosset Senior High School (grade A+), Half Hollow Hills High School East (grade A+), H.B. Thompson Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#6. Plainview, New York
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- Population: 18,807
- Median home value: $816,200
- Median rental price: $2,718
- Top schools nearby: Syosset Senior High School (grade A+), Village Elementary School (grade A+), H.B. Thompson Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $816,200
- Median rental price: $2,718
- Top schools nearby: Syosset Senior High School (grade A+), Village Elementary School (grade A+), H.B. Thompson Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Friends Academy (grade A+), Portledge School (grade A+), Saint Anthony's High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#5. Syosset, New York
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- Population: 5,013
- Median home value: $800,000
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Ardsley Middle School (grade A+), Concord Road Elementary School (grade A), Ardsley High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $800,000
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Ardsley Middle School (grade A+), Concord Road Elementary School (grade A), Ardsley High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Rye Country Day School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#4. Ardsley, New York
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- Population: 1,445
- Median home value: $1,414,800
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), Manhasset Secondary School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A), St. Mary's College Preparatory High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,414,800
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), Manhasset Secondary School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A), St. Mary's College Preparatory High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#3. Kensington, New York
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- Population: 1,139
- Median home value: $1,136,600
- Median rental price: $No data available
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+), Great Neck North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A), St. Mary's College Preparatory High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,136,600
- Median rental price: $No data available
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+), Great Neck North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A), St. Mary's College Preparatory High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#2. Great Neck Gardens, New York
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- Population: 7,443
- Median home value: $391,400
- Median rental price: $2,263
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+), Lakeville Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A), St. Mary's College Preparatory High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $391,400
- Median rental price: $2,263
- Top schools nearby: Great Neck South High School (grade A+), E.M. Baker School (grade A+), Lakeville Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Schechter School of Long Island (grade A), Chaminade High School (grade A), St. Mary's College Preparatory High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Great Neck Plaza, New York
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