Some Capital Region neighborhoods & towns have been named among the 20 best in New York for families to live

If you are reading this you most likely live in the Capital Region and you are well aware pretty much the whole area provides a great environment to raise a family. Schools are consistently good from district to district, we have a great balance of city and rural life, and there is a ton to do recreationally in the area. So it is no surprise some of our great local neighborhoods and towns have been recognized as some of the best in the state for families.

What Makes A Town Or Neighborhood the Best to Live In?

Money Inc. compiled their list of the 20 best places to live in New York for families based on "...good schools, plenty of family-oriented activities, some outdoor spaces to enjoy, and low crime rates." Luckily for us, if you want to live in some of the best places for families in the Empire State, you do not have far to go. Here are the 3 Capital Region towns and neighborhoods that made the list.

Capital Region Neighborhoods That Are Best In NY For Families

Money Inc. compiled a list of the 20 best places in New York for families and 3 Capital Region locales made this list.

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The 25 Highest Paying Jobs In The Capital Region

When it comes to making the most money, these are the 25 occupations in Albany-Schenectady-Troy with the highest average yearly salaries, according to 2020 data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Schenectady One of of NY's Worst? 10 Reasons Why We Disagree

Money Inc. recently ranked Schenectady at #11 on their list of the 20 worst places to live in New York. What they do not see in these rankings is Schenectady is a city on the rise. All the redevelopment downtown and folks moving in to settle into a city lifestyle have been amazing to see the last few years, not to mention the city is a great destination for shows, great restaurants, and so much more. So let's get to it - here are 10 reasons why we disagree with Money Inc.

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$12.5 Million Berkshires Estate In Nearby Lenox, MA Is Birthplace of Versailles Treaty

33 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, numerous fireplaces and priceless American history are all featured in this 20,821 square foot estate right across the border in Lenox, Mssachsetts.

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