Top 10 RICHEST TOWNS in UPSTATE NEW YORK

if you only know upstate new york for its depressed cities of bygone eras it's cheap housing or for its long snowy winters then sadly you don't know upstate new york welcome to schmoncy the place where we talk all things rich exclusive and fancy schmancy our topic today is on upstate new york one of the most underrated parts of new york state sure new york city and long island hold a great amount of wealth for the state but did you know that there are many tiny pockets of upstate new york that could easily give new york city a good run not only for its money but also for beauty and a higher quality of life most of these places run on their own economy relying on small businesses history culture local agriculture nearby institutions and we mustn't forget their close proximity to nature never again will you underestimate the power of a small town after watching this video so without further ado here are the top 10 richest towns in upstate new york number 1. skinny atlas located at the upper tip of skinny atlas lake this little village is considered the jewel of the finger lakes with its crystal clear waters a thriving downtown area teeming with history posh boutique hotels easy access to nature close proximity to finger lakes wineries world-class mansions on the lake spectacular boating and gorgeous lakeside views it attracts families retirees celebrities and a multitude of tourists throughout the year home to a population of 7 000 people skinny atlas is affluent charming and a place that can quickly burn a hole in your wallet if unfit for the task homes in this fairytale village currently range from four hundred thousand dollars all the way up to seven million dollars while the average household income is approximately one hundred and ninety three thousand dollars number two cooper's town home to multiple venues including the fenimore art museum the glimmer glass festival and the farmers museum this village in central new york is best known as home to the national baseball hall of fame located on the lower shores of oxygo lake and the foot of the catskill mountains this most historic village sits in the heart of the central region and with a population of 2000 it is rated one of the best places to live and best places to visit in upstate new york cooperstown boasts a multitude of historic homes quaint mom and pop shops an array of fun activities including lots of baseball a great culinary scene and of course spectacular views of otsego lake homes in this stress-free village currently range from three hundred thousand dollars to three million dollars while the average household income is approximately ninety three thousand dollars number three saratoga springs known for its horse racing mineral springs spas great restaurants shopping victorian homes casinos and supreme lodging saratoga springs is the perfect spot for those looking for a posh weekend getaway this exciting historical and cultural center is a short drive from the state capital albany and is located right off the shores of saratoga lake it features a vibrant walkable and festivity filled downtown where locals and tourists alike can enjoy sights sounds and smells via leisurely stroll with a population of 28 000 and an average household income of 230 000 saratoga springs is the wealthiest of the four main cities in the capital region homes in this wonderfully active small city go from four hundred thousand dollars to 1.5 million dollars number four niss kiuna now let's head on just a few miles south to a town that is home to ge's engineering development headquarters of global research and the knolls atomic power lab with so many high-level scientific and technical jobs associated with these businesses is it any wonder that niskayuna has a high level of education among its residents as well as a higher than average household income of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars though this town with a population of twenty two thousand lacks a downtown area its variety of well-kept estates its non-existent crime rate and close access to nature well make up for that homes in niskayouna start at three hundred thousand dollars and top at one point five million dollars number five ithaca home to two major universities including an ivy league would it surprise you if we told you that this finger lake city off the southern shores of lake cayuga isn't exactly the richest in fact the average household income in the city of ithaca is 62 000 quite a drop from some of the other towns we've mentioned so far however because it happens to be the largest and most liveliest town in the entire finger lakes region real estate prices are high up there though somewhat dilapidated the homes in ithaca tend to run between four hundred thousand dollars up to one point five million dollars obviously if you want a permanent piece of the action they make sure it's gonna cost you a pretty penny ithaca boasts a thriving downtown area jam-packed with bookshops fine dining spas hotels and some great theaters attracting thousands of tourists year round its college campuses are also home to some fantastic museums historic buildings as well as the cornell botanical gardens in addition there's the famous farmers market and ithaca's landscape of dramatic gorges towering waterfalls wine trails state parks and breathtaking views of cayuga lake ithaca is just one of those places where a tourist can spend several days and still not get a chance to see everything even though this city of 30 000 residents is far from being the highest earning we're sure you can clearly see why ithaca made our list number six tuxedo park located at the southeastern tip of orange county is a very exclusive old world hamlet of less than 800 people consisting of multiple lakes a generous golf course a clubhouse and the stately estates of the truly fortunate known as the birthplace of the tuxedo and a place where the old robber barons would congregate throughout the gilded age tuxedo park is a gated community with its gatehouse guarded by its very own police force and a place where only a lucky few ever get to feast their eyes on if you are hoping for a bustling downtown shopping district in this place we're sorry to have to break it to you they won't be accommodating the riff raff anytime soon all visitors must have an invitation from a tuxedo park resident before they can go past those stone gates given the exclusivity of this wealthy enclave very few homes will go up for sale however when they do to keep it only for the rich the starting rate is at one million dollars number seven pittsford an affluent rochester suburb pittsford sits right alongside the erie canal it's a quaint little town with an active commercial hub and a variety of shopping and dining opportunities there are beautiful parks pavilions trails and a multitude of wonderful little shops and restaurants all along the canal for residents and tourists to enjoy the average household income in pittsford is one hundred and forty four thousand dollars while typical housing prices will fall between two hundred and fifty thousand dollars to one million dollars number 8. scarsdale you know we had to include something from westchester county yes due to their close proximity to new york city so many of these towns are filthy stinking rich however to be fair to the rest of the list we were sure to pick only one and so we chose scarsdale a hudson valley town located in the lower half of westchester county known as the richest town on the east coast as well as the second richest town in the entire united states as well as one of the nation's snobbiest towns the average household income in scarsdale is 452 000 meanwhile the average home will cost 1.4 million dollars on the low end and can climb way above 8 million with a population of 18 000 scarsdale is a very pretty town with a distinct old world feel as it showcases a multitude of tudor style homes and buildings its downtown area is very much an experience to behold as it is dispersed with an extensive amount of high-end boutiques shops and restaurants with ferraris maseratis porches and even rolls-royces parked outside lastly there's no shortage of beautiful neighborhoods in scarsdale if you're a sucker for massive homes be prepared to come across a vast array of magnificent mansions on lush green perfectly manicured lots for you to feast your eyes on number 9. carzanovia another great lakeside village located only 12 miles from syracuse it can practically be considered one of its suburbs casanovia has a historic district on its main strip featuring a variety of restaurants quaint shops galleries and offices for its residents and tourists to frequent this tiny village of 3000 is also home to cazanovia college a private school that's actually more affordable than most you can also enjoy memorable tours and tastings of some of new york state's finest at the nearby farms breweries and vineyards and of course there's always the yacht club the country club gorgeous homes and panoramic views of lake casanovia the average income in casanovia is 122 000 and luckily you won't have to shell out a fortune if you'd like to grab yourself a permanent spot the homes in this tiny village start at 150 000 and cap only at 600 000 and last we have number 10 rheinbeck nestled in scenic duchess county right off the hudson river is another one of those charming upstate villages with distinct sophistication known for its observation towers the wilderstein house museum historic architecture its antique market a flourishing arts and culture scene the location of chelsea clinton's wedding and the place where many new yorkers flock to on the weekends reinbeck is sometimes dubbed as the new hamptons on market and montgomery streets are a plethora of adorable little mom and pop boutiques as well as some fine dining options from a variety of restaurants if you're visiting for more than a day this remarkable village also offers a nice selection of upscale hotels ins spas and bed and breakfast to choose from with a population of 2500 the village of rhinebeck has an average household income of one hundred and eighteen thousand dollars and homes go for two hundred and seventy five thousand dollars at the low end to 1.8 million at the high end and that's it for the top 10 most upscale towns in upstate new york so which of these towns impressed you the most thinking of visiting or moving to any of them in the near future or perhaps you already live in one anyway if there's anything else you would like to mention about this topic feel free to share it with us in the comments below furthermore if you got any value out of this video be sure to like subscribe and click on the bell icon so you never miss out on another video with that said we'd like to thank you for watching and we'll see each other next time do you

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Length: 11min 30sec (690 seconds)

Published: Sat Mar 19 2022