Why New York Is The Most Haunted State In America

Experts say the Empire State sees more ghosts than anywhere else.

Do you believe in Ghosts? Every year, thousands of "ghost" sightings are reported across the United States.

New York State Is Apparently Full Of Ghosts

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Not only do many New Yorkers believe in ghosts, but New Yorkers apparently see more ghosts than residents in any other state.

That's according to Casino.Ca. In America, there are around 2,329 ghost sightings per 10,000 people, which means there's a 23.29% chance of running into a spirit.

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Casino.Ca says New York "is the #1 most haunted state." New Yorkers report 81 sightings per 10,000 people.

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"The Empire State isn’t just home to Broadway and Wall Street, it’s alive with spirits who never quite checked out," Casino.Ca states.

Home In Hudson Valley Is Legally Haunted

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Probably helping New York State earn the distinction of being the most haunted state in America is the fact that there's a legally haunted home in the Hudson Valley.

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The Rockland County mansion behind the “Ghostbusters ruling” is still giving locals chills. See more about the home below.

Look Inside Hudson Valley, New York Home That's Legally Haunted

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Ghost Methodology

To figure out the odds of seeing a ghost, Casino.CA dug into a century’s worth of data. That included U.S. reports from Ghosts of America, plus the endless stream of encounters people post on Facebook, TikTok, X, Instagram, and forums.

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