December 10 2019
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Success Story: Capital Region 2019 Rankings Roundup

In 2019, the Capital Region continued to attract national acclaim for the strength of its economy, abundance of job opportunities, cultural vibrancy, and affordability. Its ranking on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live list moved up to 28th from 39th the previous year. Other notable rankings included 10th on ZipRecruiter’s Hottest Cities for Jobs, sixth on ValuePenguin’s Best Cities for New Graduates, and seventh on Insurantly’s Best Cities for Single Millennials. 

See the below list for the Capital Region’s 2019 rankings:

31

Best Cities for Teachers  

Glens Falls MSA

19

Best Cities for Pizza Lovers

Schenectady

10

 

Top Donut Cities

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

49

America’s Best Small Cities

Albany
 

26

 

Most Inclusive Cities

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA

3

 Potential Innovation Growth Centers  

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

N/A

Up-and-Coming Tech Talent Markets

 Albany
 

85

Best Small Cities for Business  

Glens Falls
 

N/A

Best Place to Buy a Home in New York

Bethlehem
 

26

Cities Where You Can Afford to Live Off Less Than $50,000

Albany
 

1

Top 10 Buyer-Friendly Housing Markets: Summer 2019

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

7

Best Cities for Single Millennials  

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

3

America’s Best Cities for Single Men

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

7

Best Places for Young Families in New York

Scotia
 

9

Best Places for Young Families in New York

West Glens Falls
 

29

Top 100 Best Places to Live

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

4

Best Places for Raising a Family as a Single Parent  

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

21

Best Cities for Aging Well

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

59

Best Cities to Get an SEO Job

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

2

Best Cities for Middle Class Families in New York

Saratoga Springs
 

4

Best Cities for Middle Class Families in New York

Glens Falls
 

24

Best Places for Millennial Mothers  

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

6

Most Culturally Vibrant Micropolitan Areas

Hudson µSA
 

8

Best Cities for Dog Owners

Lake George
 

N/A

The Best Fall Foliage Spot in New York  

Hunter Mountain
 

N/A

The Best American Parks for Incredible Fall Colors

Adirondacks
 

N/A

America’s Best Cities for Getting Away with the Girls

Saratoga Springs
 

28

Best Places to Live

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

6

Best Cities for New Graduates

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

35

Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

N/A

Best Small Cities to Live in America

Saratoga Springs
 

51

Best Small Cities for College Basketball Fans

Albany
 

15

Best Cities for Hockey (NCAA)

Schenectady
 

21

Most Educated Cities in America

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

31

Best Winter Holiday Destinations

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
 

10

The 10 Hottest Cities for Jobs in 2019

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA
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