Top 10 Biggest Cities In New York + Their Images And Attractivity

What are the biggest cities in New York? If it is your question, join us in this article to talk with you about the biggest cities in New York.

We will tell you about the charming things that attract people to some cities or the problems that cause some of them to have negative growth.

After reading this article you will know about the population and average price of a house in every city. So, keep reading to see beautiful images of them too.

 

10- Utica

Utica is put in the 10th position of the biggest cities list in New York because of its continuing negative growth. It has about 59,608

•  resident.
• This city is located in the east of Syracuse in the Mohawk Valley.
• It is a popular place for families with school-age children because of its kid-friendly activities, restaurants, Utica Zoo and Utica Children’s Museum and parks.
• The price of a house in Utica is about $108,900

9- Schenectady

• Schenectady is stand in the 9th position on our list with 63,536 residents and slowly increasing growth in its population since 2010.
• This city is located in the north of Albany.
• In the following you can find some of the attractivity of Schenectady:
• Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail.
• Blatnik Park.
• Weekends kayaking along the Mohawk River.
• Tasty restaurants.
• Large farmers market.
• The average price of a house in Schenectady is about $175,000.

8- Mount Vernon

• Mount Vernon gained the 8th position in our list with 68,212 residents which experience a slow decrease in its population too.
• It is also a suburb of New York City that is located between New Rochelle and Yonkers.
• Living in this city gives you an urban feel that is interesting for most families, especially who have school-age children because of its attractive after-school programs, the Mount Vernon Public Library, playgrounds and beautiful parks.
• The average price of a house in this city is about $449,000.

7- New Rochelle

• In the 7th position of the top 10 biggest cities in New York are New Rochelle with 79,518 residents and a negative growth rate from 2016.
• It is located in Westchester County.
• I love this city because of its bustling community.
• its easy access to New York City is important for its diverse population.
• Some of the charming things in New Rochelle are:
• high-end dining in its downtown.
• parks along Long Island Sound.
• Beaches.
• Bike paths.
• It is a nightlife scene
• The price of a house in New Rochelle is around $735,020

6- Albany

• We put the capital city of New York in the 6th position of our list with 97,640 residents with a moderate rate of growth.
• In the following you can find some of the reasons that attract people to this city:
• Its cultural attractions such as New York State Museum, Albany Institute of History and Art and The Egg.
• Adirondack Mountains and the Berkshire Mountains
• The Hudson Valley
• The Finger Lakes
• The average price of houses in Albany is approximately $207,280.

 

5- Syracuse

• Syracuse could gain the 5th position in our list with 141,353 residents; however, its population is growing.
• This city is also known as Dubbed the “gateway for the Finger Lakes region”.
• The following factors are the major reasons that cause people are attracted to this city.
• Syracuse is the home of some famous educational institutions such as Syracuse University and Le Moyne College.
• Its state parks and local wineries.
• There are attractive dining destinations downtown.
• Its cultural attractions are another reason for charming people.
• The average price of a house is about $107,250.

4- Yonkers

• The fourth position of our list belongs to a magic city that mixed the charm of a small town with the great amenities of a large city.
• Yonkers is located outside of Manhattan and its suburb is attracting families and professionals.
• Its population is about 202,127, however, it is growing fast.
• The average price of a house is approximately $539,000.

3- Rochester

• Rochester is put on the 3rd position in our list with 206,318 population.
• Years ago, Rochester was one of the most attractive cities in New York state but to days it has a negative population growth.
• However, because of the following reasons, it is one of the best cities for families and students:
• Having schools with the high rate
• Low cost of living
• Affordable housing price ($129,000)
• It has a very cold winter that makes living there hard.

2- Buffalo

• This western New York City is in the second position on our list with 252,555 residents and over 10% growth in attracting Millennials since 2006.
• Buffalo is located on Lake Erie near Niagara Falls.
• Nowadays most families, young people and professionals have been attracted to this city because of its growing businesses and the rising job market.
• The average price of a house in Buffalo is about $140,000 which is very cheaper than in New York City.

1- New York City

• Finally, at top of our list is put New York City.
• It is the biggest city in New York State. Its population is about 8,601,186 with a 5.3 % growth between 2010 and 2016.
• New York City is one of the most critical cities that influences the various cultural and economic aspects of the world.
• It is a melting pot with different cultural, economic and background residents.
• The average price of a house in New York City is about $675,000.

Conclusion

In this article, we talked with you about the top 10 biggest cities in New York including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady and Utica.

Do you have any experience travelling to or living in the above cities? do think the biggest cities are the most comfortable cities to live too? if you want to list them based on your interest, which one will be on top of your list? Please share your experience or idea with our readers below this page.