Oneonta, NY Rankings


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Oneonta, NY is a small city in the southern part of New York and has been ranked among the best places to live in the country by several publications. According to BestPlaces, Oneonta was ranked as one of the top 100 Best Places to Live in 2018 and 2019. It earned its rank due to its quality of life, with access to plenty of outdoor activities, cultural amenities, and affordability. The city also received high marks for its low crime rate, good schools, and recreational opportunities. In addition, WalletHub listed Oneonta as one of the most affordable cities in New York State with a score of 58 out of 100. This score is based on cost-of-living comparisons between Oneonta and other cities in New York State. Overall, Oneonta continues to be highly rated as one of the best places to live in New York State and beyond.

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Over 11 years ago

We have lived here for five years, and are looking to move. The town is fairly conservative and ethnically monotone. In fact, there is a history of racial  More

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Our family has lived in Oneonta for the past 14 years. It is great! Oneonta is safe, friendly, active and serene. The hills will grab you and keep you. Whikle not NYC it  More

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Over 15 years ago

Well oneonta sucks, if it were not for the colleges, it would dry up. the cops suck, they are not trained the way they should be. down town is a ghost town all closed  More

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