Most Democratic in New York

Top 100 cities ranked by most democratic

Best New York Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Democratic — New York

1 Ithaca 75.3%

2 South Hill 75.3%

3 Yonkers 72.7%

4 New Rochelle 72.7%

5 Mount Vernon 72.7%

6 Pelham Manor 72.7%

7 Great Neck Plaza 72.7%

8 Scarsdale 72.7%

9 Kings Point 72.7%

10 Manorhaven 72.7%

11 Larchmont 72.7%

12 Bronxville 72.7%

13 Great Neck 72.7%

14 Rye 72.7%

15 Eastchester 72.7%

16 Greenville CDP (Westchester County) 72.7%

17 Hastings-on-Hudson 72.7%

18 Mamaroneck 72.7%

19 Pelham 72.7%

20 New York 72.0%

21 White Plains 63.1%

22 Valley Cottage 63.1%

23 Croton-on-Hudson 63.1%

24 Irvington 63.1%

25 New City 63.1%

26 Stony Point 63.1%

27 Dobbs Ferry 63.1%

28 Sleepy Hollow 63.1%

29 Tarrytown 63.1%

30 Mount Kisco 63.1%

31 Port Chester 63.1%

32 Congers 63.1%

33 Nyack 63.1%

34 Harrison 63.1%

35 Blauvelt 63.1%

36 Tappan 63.1%

37 Ossining 63.1%

38 Elmsford 63.1%

39 Peekskill 63.1%

40 Haverstraw 63.1%

41 West Haverstraw 63.1%

42 Ardsley 63.1%

43 Rye Brook 63.1%

44 Briarcliff Manor 63.1%

45 Pleasantville 63.1%

46 Albany 62.9%

47 Schenectady 62.9%

48 Westmere 62.9%

49 Hampton Manor 62.9%

50 Rotterdam 62.9%

51 Roessleville 62.9%

52 East Glenville 62.9%

53 Niskayuna 62.9%

54 Colonie 62.9%

55 Scotia 62.9%

56 South Valley Stream 62.3%

57 Valley Stream 62.3%

58 Long Beach 62.3%

59 Lawrence 62.3%

60 Inwood 62.3%

61 Hewlett 62.3%

62 Cedarhurst 62.3%

63 Woodmere 62.3%

64 Rochester 59.5%

65 Irondequoit 59.5%

66 Brockport 59.5%

67 Brighton 59.5%

68 Fairport 59.5%

69 Hamlin 59.5%

70 East Rochester 59.5%

71 Clarkson 59.5%

72 Webster 59.5%

73 Rochester Institute of Technology 59.5%

74 Greece 59.5%

75 Hilton 59.5%

76 North Gates 59.5%

77 New Paltz 59.3%

78 Plattsburgh 59.2%

79 Syracuse 58.6%

80 Radisson 58.6%

81 Mattydale 58.6%

82 Baldwinsville 58.6%

83 North Syracuse 58.6%

84 Westvale 58.6%

85 Solvay 58.6%

86 De Witt 58.6%

87 Fairmount 58.6%

88 Hudson 57.4%

89 Southold 55.9%

90 Springs 55.6%

91 Amsterdam 55.4%

92 Buffalo 54.8%

93 Cheektowaga 54.8%

94 Tonawanda Town 54.8%

95 West Seneca 54.8%

96 Hamburg 54.8%

97 Lancaster 54.8%

98 Williamsville 54.8%

99 Harris Hill 54.8%

100 University at Buffalo 54.8%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most democratic in New York.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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