Best places to retire in New York
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in New York
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in New York. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in New York.
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#25. Manhattan
- Population: 1,631,993
- Median home value: $987,700 (24% own)
- Median rent: $1,740 (76% rent)
- Median household income: $86,553
- Pictured: 162 E 64th St, New York ($50.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $987,700 (24% own)
- Median rent: $1,740 (76% rent)
- Median household income: $86,553
- Pictured: 162 E 64th St, New York ($50.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#24. Lattingtown
- Population: 1,940
- Median home value: $1,149,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,800 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $169,464
- Pictured: 10 Lands End Rd, Locust Valley ($28.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $1,149,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,800 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $169,464
- Pictured: 10 Lands End Rd, Locust Valley ($28.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#23. Cayuga Heights
- Population: 3,689
- Median home value: $413,000 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,185 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $112,917
- Pictured: 24 Tyler Rd, Ithaca ($1.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $413,000 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,185 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $112,917
- Pictured: 24 Tyler Rd, Ithaca ($1.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#22. Atlantic Beach
- Population: 1,317
- Median home value: $783,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,517 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $131,250
- Pictured: 139 Bayside Dr, Atlantic Beach ($10.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $783,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,517 (12% rent)
- Median household income: $131,250
- Pictured: 139 Bayside Dr, Atlantic Beach ($10.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#21. Thomaston
- Population: 2,629
- Median home value: $837,800 (83% own)
- Median rent: $2,239 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $128,889
- Pictured: 5 Arbor St, Great Neck ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $837,800 (83% own)
- Median rent: $2,239 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $128,889
- Pictured: 5 Arbor St, Great Neck ($1.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#20. Searingtown
- Population: 4,593
- Median home value: $868,400 (99% own)
- Median rent: No data available (1% rent)
- Median household income: $161,188
- Pictured: 10 Ridge Rd, Searingtown ($2.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $868,400 (99% own)
- Median rent: No data available (1% rent)
- Median household income: $161,188
- Pictured: 10 Ridge Rd, Searingtown ($2.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#19. Cedarhurst
- Population: 6,642
- Median home value: $571,200 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,767 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $103,846
- Pictured: 433 Oceanpoint Ave, Cedarhurst ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $571,200 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,767 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $103,846
- Pictured: 433 Oceanpoint Ave, Cedarhurst ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#18. Jericho
- Population: 13,889
- Median home value: $797,400 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,008 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $173,709
- Pictured: 508 Cedar Swamp Rd, Jericho ($4.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $797,400 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,008 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $173,709
- Pictured: 508 Cedar Swamp Rd, Jericho ($4.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#17. Kensington
- Population: 1,368
- Median home value: $1,310,700 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $180,750
- Pictured: 55 Nassau Dr, Great Neck ($3.2 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $1,310,700 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $180,750
- Pictured: 55 Nassau Dr, Great Neck ($3.2 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#16. Lido Beach
- Population: 3,024
- Median home value: $652,500 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,173 (11% rent)
- Median household income: $161,908
- Pictured: 44 Bath St, Lido Beach ($6.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $652,500 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,173 (11% rent)
- Median household income: $161,908
- Pictured: 44 Bath St, Lido Beach ($6.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#15. Stewart Manor
- Population: 2,199
- Median home value: $606,500 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,531 (9% rent)
- Median household income: $127,546
- Pictured: 171 Dover Pkwy, Stewart Manor ($679,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $606,500 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,531 (9% rent)
- Median household income: $127,546
- Pictured: 171 Dover Pkwy, Stewart Manor ($679,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#14. Huntington Bay
- Population: 1,390
- Median home value: $1,164,900 (93% own)
- Median rent: $2,250 (7% rent)
- Median household income: $176,875
- Pictured: 1 Sydney Rd, Huntington Bay ($15.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $1,164,900 (93% own)
- Median rent: $2,250 (7% rent)
- Median household income: $176,875
- Pictured: 1 Sydney Rd, Huntington Bay ($15.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#13. Northwest Harbor
- Population: 3,557
- Median home value: $933,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $831 (4% rent)
- Median household income: $167,167
- Pictured: 172 Cedar St, Eh Village Fringe ($22.8 million, 11 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $933,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $831 (4% rent)
- Median household income: $167,167
- Pictured: 172 Cedar St, Eh Village Fringe ($22.8 million, 11 bedrooms)
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#12. University Gardens
- Population: 4,182
- Median home value: $787,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,665 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $116,711
- Pictured: 10 Somerset Dr S, Great Neck ($3.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $787,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,665 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $116,711
- Pictured: 10 Somerset Dr S, Great Neck ($3.4 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#11. Rye Brook
- Population: 9,487
- Median home value: $725,400 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,769 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $141,652
- Pictured: 11 Red Roof Dr, Rye Brook ($2.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $725,400 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,769 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $141,652
- Pictured: 11 Red Roof Dr, Rye Brook ($2.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#10. Herricks
- Population: 4,122
- Median home value: $653,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $133,472
- Pictured: 115 Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset Hills ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $653,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $133,472
- Pictured: 115 Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset Hills ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#9. Great Neck Gardens
- Population: 1,150
- Median home value: $954,300 (91% own)
- Median rent: No data available (9% rent)
- Median household income: $218,603
- Pictured: 9 Brentwood Ln, Great Neck ($1.6 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $954,300 (91% own)
- Median rent: No data available (9% rent)
- Median household income: $218,603
- Pictured: 9 Brentwood Ln, Great Neck ($1.6 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#8. Manhasset Hills
- Population: 3,615
- Median home value: $846,800 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,656 (4% rent)
- Median household income: $175,139
- Pictured: 115 Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset Hills ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $846,800 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,656 (4% rent)
- Median household income: $175,139
- Pictured: 115 Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset Hills ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#7. Great Neck Estates
- Population: 2,852
- Median home value: $1,357,100 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,865 (10% rent)
- Median household income: $147,750
- Pictured: 105 Ash Dr, Great Neck ($3.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $1,357,100 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,865 (10% rent)
- Median household income: $147,750
- Pictured: 105 Ash Dr, Great Neck ($3.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#6. Roslyn
- Population: 2,855
- Median home value: $450,000 (70% own)
- Median rent: $2,521 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $110,029
- Pictured: 7 Oakridge Ln, Roslyn ($3.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $450,000 (70% own)
- Median rent: $2,521 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $110,029
- Pictured: 7 Oakridge Ln, Roslyn ($3.5 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#5. Woodbury
- Population: 8,852
- Median home value: $842,000 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,846 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $181,667
- Pictured: 22 Elm St, Woodbury ($2.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $842,000 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,846 (13% rent)
- Median household income: $181,667
- Pictured: 22 Elm St, Woodbury ($2.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#4. Piermont
- Population: 2,540
- Median home value: $579,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $2,000 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $124,716
- Pictured: 502 Piermont Ave, Piermont ($1.2 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $579,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $2,000 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $124,716
- Pictured: 502 Piermont Ave, Piermont ($1.2 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#3. Manhasset
- Population: 7,985
- Median home value: $1,109,400 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,413 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $177,321
- Pictured: 95 Lake Rd, Manhasset ($11.8 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $1,109,400 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,413 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $177,321
- Pictured: 95 Lake Rd, Manhasset ($11.8 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#2. Great Neck Plaza
- Population: 6,957
- Median home value: $364,400 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,958 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $92,260
- Pictured: 2 Wyngate Pl, Great Neck ($1.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $364,400 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,958 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $92,260
- Pictured: 2 Wyngate Pl, Great Neck ($1.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#1. Lake Success
- Population: 3,119
- Median home value: $1,194,200 (100% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (0% rent)
- Median household income: $177,500
- Pictured: 17 Lake Rd, Great Neck ($6.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $1,194,200 (100% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (0% rent)
- Median household income: $177,500
- Pictured: 17 Lake Rd, Great Neck ($6.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
