This New York City enclave is the best place to live in the entire Empire State. It’s got a great school, quick commutes, and a secret nickname.
Step aside, New Rochelle, White Plains, and Hicksville. Move over, Chelsea, and Greenwich Village.
The top spot for best place to live in Gotham goes to City Island - A Slice of New York City Paradise.
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While it’s not the least expensive spot in the state (median home prices hover around $500,000), it’s difficult to beat for families craving a top-notch school and a tightly woven community vibe. If you’ve been dreaming of ditching big city chaos for a quieter, well-kept corner of Long Island Sound and Pelham Bay that still gets you to Penn Station in under an hour, this spot might just be the neighborhood of your future, and the very best New York has to offer.
This mile and a half long and half mile island is enchanting and has an impact on everything from household income and home value to education and access to green space and a recreational beach area.
In our city island home, we shy away from hot-button issues that can tear apart a community, friends, and families.