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Nelson, NY is ranked #12 out of 10,535 cities in the US for its Bestplaces rankings. This small but vibrant city is known for its strong sense of community and local charm. Despite being situated in a rural area, Nelson offers many amenities that can rival even larger cities such as libraries, schools, parks, and restaurants. The city also prides itself on its low crime rate, giving it an overall safe atmosphere. Furthermore, Nelson has a great balance between urban and rural living with access to nearby beaches and mountains. Overall, Nelson provides a comfortable living environment with an exceptional quality of life; making it a desirable destination to live in New York state.

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#3 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
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#4 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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#13 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#16 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)
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#39 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#44 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
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#54 America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
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#57 Best Green Cities
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#59 The Most Single Cities
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#61 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#73 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#73 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#87 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
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#246 2005 Best Places to Live
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