Floyd, a town in Oneida County located in upstate New York, is ranked favorably according to the bestplaces.net website. The town has an overall ranking of B+ for its great living environment and amenities. Factors such as cost of living, housing, jobs, schools, crime and weather are included in the rankings. Floyd receives a very good score of A- for its cost of living which is 11% lower than the United States average. It also scores an A- for housing with relatively low home prices and rents compared to other places in the country. Furthermore, job growth is rated at A-, showing that there are plenty of opportunities for employment in the area. Floyd’s impressive school system earns it an A+, while its crime rate comes up with a respectable C-. Finally, Floyd enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year with a score of B+ in this category. Overall Floyd offers residents plenty of benefits and provides them with an excellent quality of life.
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