Port Crane, NY is a small rural community located in Broome County. It was ranked 8th in the 2020 Best Places Ranking by U.S. News and World Report, which considers factors such as cost of living, crime rates, job markets, housing affordability and education quality when evaluating cities and towns across the country. The town received a notable 7.2 out of 10 overall ranking from U.S. News and World Report based on these criteria. Port Crane also had an A+ rating for its housing affordability, likely due to its relatively low median home value of $111,200 compared to other cities in New York State. Crime rates are low in Port Crane with an overall rate of 1 out of 100 making it one of the safest places to live in the country according to bestplaces rankings. The strong job market and high levels of educational achievement contribute further to its favourable ranking among US cities and towns; more than 90% have at least a high school diploma or equivalent while the unemployment rate sits at 4%.
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