The ‘Poorest’ Places To Live In New York State Discovered

A brand-new report discovered the 35 "poorest" places in New York State.

Our friends over at 24/7 Wall Street released a list that highlights the 35 "Poorest Counties in New York."

The 35 Poorest Counties in New York State

Is your county on the list? What's number 1? See the full list below and how the list was formed.

Also, at the bottom of this article, you can discover the best counties to live in New York.

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How List Was Crafted

New York State households have a median income of $81,836. However many parts of the state earn much less than the median household income.

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24/7 Wall Street used five-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey to rank counties in New York. The website also used population, poverty, and unemployment data to form the list.

Sullivan County, New York Makes List

Sullivan County was the only county in the Hudson Valley to make the list.

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Nearly 15 percent of Sullivan County live below the poverty rate.

Bronx Tops List

Bronx County, with a median household income of $47,036 is the poorest county in New York, according to 24/7 Wall Street.

Hometowns Most At Risk Of Nuclear War

24/7 Wall Street reports New York is one of the "Worst Places to Be If There’s a Nuclear Attack on America."

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New Yorkers Told To 'Avoid' These 250 Beloved Pizzerias

24/7 Wall Street also released a "special report" of the "5 Pizza Chains to Avoid."

Three of the five pizza chains to "avoid" have many locations in New York State. See the list below: