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Thinking of moving to New York state? Home to both the largest city and biggest state park in the country, New York provides residents with urban playgrounds and impressive natural amenities. While New York City garners much of the tourism attention, the rest of the state offers highly livable communities. Residents enjoy a wealth of entertainment options from Broadway shows to pro sports teams like the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. Read on to learn more about working and living in New York.

Where to Live Now

Best Places To Live in New York

New York is often synonymous with the Big Apple, but the state has much more to offer. Read on to learn about other great cities in New York.

Quick Facts About New York

Median Household Income: $88,804
Average Property Tax: $2,334
State Population: 19,978,423
Sales Tax Rate: 4 %
State Income Tax: 4%
Median Monthly Rent: $1,409

Food Scenes

8 Regional Pizza Styles Across the US That You Might Not Know About

Experiences & Adventures

10 Things to Do in New York State

Nice winter day on ski slope in Colorado ski resort near Aspen, Colorado, with skiers and snowboarders going down to chairlift

Experiences & Adventures

7 Best Places To Ski in the U.S.

Experiences & Adventures

6 Unforgettable Experiences in the Thousand Islands, New York

Where to Live Now

Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Northeast

Places We Love In New York

Cities in New York on Livability.com

Experiences & Adventures in New York

Family skis groomed ski run on sunny day, Val Thorens

6 Places Where You Can Try Winter Olympic Sports

Think you might have a secret talent for curling or luge? (Don't we all?) Here's where to go to find out.

Person watches an airplane take off into the sunset.

How to Maximize Your PTO in 2026 – And Where to Spend it

Want to know how to turn 14 days of PTO into 45 days off this year? Maximize your PTO at these must-visit destinations across the country.

6 Iconic Christmas Movie Houses You Can Visit in Real Life

From the "Home Alone" mansion to Susan's dream home in "Miracle on 34th Street," here's where you'll find the famous houses from your favorite Christmas movies.

Food Scenes in New York

Ditch ordinary dining! Embark on a culinary adventure with these five one-of-a-kind dining experiences in unexpected locations across the US.

5 One-of-a-Kind Dining Experiences in Seriously Cool Places

A shipping container food court. A cozy restaurant in a hollowed-out airplane. The best beer and burger you’ll ever have … in a laundromat?!

Women shopping at Moore's Produce Booth at the North Carolina State Farmers Market in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Official Food of Each State in the U.S

Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.

8 Regional Pizza Styles You Have to Try

You want a pizza this? Here are our 8 favorite types of pizza across the country.

Make Your Move to New York

Crowds of people walking across a busy crosswalk at the intersection of 23rd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan New York City

Can Where You Live Shape Your Personality?

Have you ever wondered if the connection between place and personality influences where you live? Here's how your environment can influence your traits, values and worldview.