The Town Files

The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in New York

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 707 towns of 500–10,000 people in New York. #1 is Williston Park, NY.

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The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in New York1. Williston Park100th pct2. Pelham100th pct3. Malverne99th pct4. Great Neck Plaza99th pct5. Cedarhurst99th pct6. Tuckahoe99th pct7. Bronxville99th pct8. Hewlett98th pct9. Larchmont98th pct10. University Gardens98th pct11. Farmingdale97th pct12. Nyack97th pct13. Manorhaven97th pct14. Lakeview97th pct15. Mechanicville97th pct16. Island Park97th pct17. Garden City South97th pct18. Munsey Park97th pct19. Thomaston97th pct20. Oyster Bay96th pct21. East Rochester96th pct22. Pelham Manor96th pct23. Albertson96th pct24. Sea Cliff96th pct25. Herricks96th pct
  1. 25Herricks, New York

    More walkable than 96% of New York towns

    Herricks is a community of 4,398 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more vibrant than 99% of New York towns and better for families than 98% of New York towns.

    4,398 people · Nassau County · median home $825,400 · income $135,208 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Herricks lifestyle rankingsWalkability96th pctCycling98th pctTransit95th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  2. 24Sea Cliff, New York

    More walkable than 96% of New York towns

    Sea Cliff is a village of 5,062 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more seaside character than 100% of New York towns and more upscale than 96% of New York towns.

    5,062 people · Nassau County · median home $986,900 · income $193,590 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Sea Cliff lifestyle rankingsWalkability96th pctCycling87th pctTransit91th pctVibrancy85th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  3. 23Albertson, New York

    More walkable than 96% of New York towns

    Albertson is a community of 5,220 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more vibrant than 100% of New York towns and better transit than 99% of New York towns.

    5,220 people · Nassau County · median home $803,900 · income $132,955 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Albertson lifestyle rankingsWalkability96th pctCycling0th pctTransit99th pctVibrancy100th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  4. 22Pelham Manor, New York

    More walkable than 96% of New York towns

    Pelham Manor is a village of 5,752 people in Westchester County, New York. It also ranks more upscale than 100% of New York towns and more seaside character than 100% of New York towns.

    5,752 people · Westchester County · median home $1,093,300 · income $250,001 · Jan low 27°F · 33 in snow

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    Pelham Manor lifestyle rankingsWalkability96th pctCycling0th pctTransit87th pctVibrancy97th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  5. 21East Rochester, New York

    More walkable than 96% of New York towns

    East Rochester is a village of 6,334 people in Monroe County, New York. It also ranks hipper than 100% of New York towns and better for first-time buyers than 98% of New York towns.

    6,334 people · Monroe County · median home $143,500 · income $73,344 · Jan low 19°F · 91 in snow

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    East Rochester lifestyle rankingsWalkability96th pctCycling0th pctTransit56th pctVibrancy96th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  6. 20Oyster Bay, New York

    More walkable than 96% of New York towns

    Oyster Bay is a community of 7,049 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more vibrant than 99% of New York towns and more seaside character than 99% of New York towns.

    7,049 people · Nassau County · median home $695,500 · income $111,264 · Jan low 25°F · 25 in snow

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    Oyster Bay lifestyle rankingsWalkability96th pctCycling0th pctTransit83th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  7. 19Thomaston, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Thomaston is a village of 2,759 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more seaside character than 100% of New York towns and better transit than 99% of New York towns.

    2,759 people · Nassau County · median home $1,084,000 · income $157,917 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Thomaston lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling78th pctTransit99th pctVibrancy96th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  8. 18Munsey Park, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Munsey Park is a village of 2,809 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks better for families than 100% of New York towns and more upscale than 99% of New York towns.

    2,809 people · Nassau County · median home $1,984,400 · income $250,001 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Munsey Park lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling0th pctTransit90th pctVibrancy98th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  9. 17Garden City South, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Garden City South is a community of 4,119 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more vibrant than 100% of New York towns and more of a college town than 98% of New York towns.

    4,119 people · Nassau County · median home $740,400 · income $136,164 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Garden City South lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling81th pctTransit97th pctVibrancy100th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  10. 16Island Park, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Island Park is a village of 4,928 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks better for cycling than 100% of New York towns and more seaside character than 99% of New York towns.

    4,928 people · Nassau County · median home $574,500 · income $104,926 · Jan low 26°F · 26 in snow

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    Island Park lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling100th pctTransit96th pctVibrancy96th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  11. 15Mechanicville, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Mechanicville is a city of 5,163 people in Saratoga County, New York. It also ranks hipper than 99% of New York towns and more vibrant than 98% of New York towns.

    5,163 people · Saratoga County · median home $186,500 · income $50,675 · Jan low 17°F · 60 in snow

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    Mechanicville lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling0th pctTransit38th pctVibrancy98th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  12. 14Lakeview, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Lakeview is a community of 6,077 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks better transit than 96% of New York towns and more vibrant than 80% of New York towns.

    6,077 people · Nassau County · median home $565,300 · income $118,777 · Jan low 26°F · 26 in snow

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    Lakeview lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling0th pctTransit96th pctVibrancy80th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  13. 13Manorhaven, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Manorhaven is a village of 6,956 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more seaside character than 99% of New York towns and better for cycling than 99% of New York towns.

    6,956 people · Nassau County · median home $687,100 · income $105,486 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Manorhaven lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling99th pctTransit74th pctVibrancy97th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  14. 12Nyack, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Nyack is a village of 7,265 people in Rockland County, New York. It also ranks hipper than 100% of New York towns and better for young professionals than 98% of New York towns.

    7,265 people · Rockland County · median home $628,200 · income $116,649 · Jan low 23°F · 33 in snow

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    Nyack lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling0th pctTransit94th pctVibrancy98th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  15. 11Farmingdale, New York

    More walkable than 97% of New York towns

    Farmingdale is a village of 8,466 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more vibrant than 100% of New York towns and better transit than 96% of New York towns.

    8,466 people · Nassau County · median home $559,700 · income $122,980 · Jan low 25°F · 19 in snow

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    Farmingdale lifestyle rankingsWalkability97th pctCycling79th pctTransit96th pctVibrancy100th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  16. 10University Gardens, New York

    More walkable than 98% of New York towns

    University Gardens is a community of 4,358 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks better transit than 100% of New York towns and more vibrant than 99% of New York towns.

    4,358 people · Nassau County · median home $794,500 · income $101,786 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    University Gardens lifestyle rankingsWalkability98th pctCycling0th pctTransit100th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  17. 9Larchmont, New York

    More walkable than 98% of New York towns

    Larchmont, New York
    Photo: Jim.henderson (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Larchmont is a village of 6,630 people in Westchester County, New York. It also ranks more upscale than 100% of New York towns and more seaside character than 100% of New York towns.

    6,630 people · Westchester County · median home $1,635,500 · income $167,536 · Jan low 23°F · 33 in snow

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    Larchmont lifestyle rankingsWalkability98th pctCycling0th pctTransit93th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  18. 8Hewlett, New York

    More walkable than 98% of New York towns

    Hewlett is a community of 7,262 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more vibrant than 100% of New York towns and better transit than 99% of New York towns.

    7,262 people · Nassau County · median home $654,500 · income $140,765 · Jan low 26°F · 26 in snow

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    Hewlett lifestyle rankingsWalkability98th pctCycling0th pctTransit99th pctVibrancy100th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  19. 7Bronxville, New York

    More walkable than 99% of New York towns

    Bronxville, New York
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    Bronxville is a village of 6,656 people in Westchester County, New York. It also ranks more of a college town than 100% of New York towns and more upscale than 98% of New York towns.

    6,656 people · Westchester County · median home $1,095,100 · income $215,815 · Jan low 23°F · 33 in snow

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    Bronxville lifestyle rankingsWalkability99th pctCycling0th pctTransit98th pctVibrancy95th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  20. 6Tuckahoe, New York

    More walkable than 99% of New York towns

    Tuckahoe is a village of 7,084 people in Westchester County, New York. It also ranks hipper than 100% of New York towns and more vibrant than 99% of New York towns.

    7,084 people · Westchester County · median home $621,300 · income $104,375 · Jan low 23°F · 33 in snow

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    Tuckahoe lifestyle rankingsWalkability99th pctCycling0th pctTransit99th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  21. 5Cedarhurst, New York

    More walkable than 99% of New York towns

    Cedarhurst is a village of 7,374 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more vibrant than 100% of New York towns and more of a college town than 99% of New York towns.

    7,374 people · Nassau County · median home $861,900 · income $101,572 · Jan low 26°F · 26 in snow

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    Cedarhurst lifestyle rankingsWalkability99th pctCycling0th pctTransit91th pctVibrancy100th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  22. 4Great Neck Plaza, New York

    More walkable than 99% of New York towns

    Great Neck Plaza is a village of 7,482 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks better transit than 100% of New York towns and more vibrant than 99% of New York towns.

    7,482 people · Nassau County · median home $416,100 · income $92,474 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Great Neck Plaza lifestyle rankingsWalkability99th pctCycling91th pctTransit100th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  23. 3Malverne, New York

    More walkable than 99% of New York towns

    Malverne is a village of 8,560 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks more of a college town than 98% of New York towns and better transit than 98% of New York towns.

    8,560 people · Nassau County · median home $651,100 · income $149,489 · Jan low 26°F · 26 in snow

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    Malverne lifestyle rankingsWalkability99th pctCycling87th pctTransit98th pctVibrancy93th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  24. 2Pelham, New York

    More walkable than 100% of New York towns

    Pelham is a village of 7,326 people in Westchester County, New York. It also ranks more of a college town than 100% of New York towns and more vibrant than 98% of New York towns.

    7,326 people · Westchester County · median home $915,800 · income $184,375 · Jan low 27°F · 33 in snow

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    Pelham lifestyle rankingsWalkability100th pctCycling0th pctTransit98th pctVibrancy98th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.
  25. 1Williston Park, New York

    More walkable than 100% of New York towns

    Williston Park is a village of 7,591 people in Nassau County, New York. It also ranks better transit than 100% of New York towns and more vibrant than 99% of New York towns.

    7,591 people · Nassau County · median home $739,800 · income $156,382 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Williston Park lifestyle rankingsWalkability100th pctCycling0th pctTransit100th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs New York towns.

Price vs ranking

Median home value vs ranking, New York towns0255075100$81K$426K$771K$1116K$1462KMedian home valuePercentile
Orange squares are the 25 towns on this list; green dots are other towns on The Town Files in New York.

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Methodology. We ranked 707 towns of 500–10,000 people in New York (2020 Census population). Lifestyle measures are The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025), shown as percentiles. Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: