Discover: The Top 20 Wealthiest NYC Suburbs for 2025

If you’re considering relocating to a New York City suburb that strikes a balance between affluence and tranquility, the list of the top 20 most prosperous and safest NYC suburbs for 2025, assembled by financial portal GOBankingRates, is worth a glance. Here, you’ll find a blend of high median family incomes, low crime rates and excellent livability. Data used to compile the rankings comes from authoritative sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, Zillow, and others. Regardless of whether you’re seeking financial security, personal safety, or an enhanced standard of living, these suburbs stand out. Interestingly, the suburbs are almost equally divided between Westchester County and Nassau County.

Drawing upon the data gathered, Westchester County comprises 11 suburbs in our list whereas Nassau County contributes nine. However, the top four posh suburbs fall within Nassau County. In the following paragraphs, let us traverse from the 20th suburb to the 1st. For each, we will observe the AreaVibes livability scores, crime statistics, median family incomes, and mean annual living expenses. Starting our journey, at No. 20 we have Yonkers, boasting a livability score of 67, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 3.12 and 10.15 respectively, an average family income of $110,907, and annual living expenses of $82,151.

Situated due north of the Bronx and lying along the eastern shores of the Hudson river, Yonkers forms part of Westchester County. It is home to approximately 210,000 inhabitants so it unsurprisingly records the most significant population count of all the suburbs within the top 20. Yet, its mean family income ranks third lowest on the list. White Plains holds the 19th position with its livability score standing at 71, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 1.11 and 17.60 respectively, an average household income of $164,273 and cost of living per year at $89,924.

White Plains is another jewel in Westchester County located roughly 25 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. However, it secures a less than favorable rank on our list mainly due to its comparatively high property crime rate that is the highest among all the suburbs within our countdown. In the 18th place, is Hempstead, which holds a livability score of 78, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 4.59 and 10.98 respectively, a median family income of $112,145, and an annual cost of living totaling $75,803.

Hempstead is a part of Long Island in Nassau County. Among the suburbs on our list, it has the second lowest annual cost of living. Hempstead also distinguishes itself by having the lowest proportion of dwellers who are 65 or older at just 12.7% among the top 20 suburbs. New Rochelle, positioned at the 17th spot, has a livability score of 70, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 1.34, and 11.05 respectively, with its average household income sitting at $166,757, and yearly expenditures amounting to $99,515.

New Rochelle finds its place in Westchester County, along the coast of Long Island Sound. This suburb holds the eighth-highest average value for single-family homes among the top 20 listed by GBR. The average monthly expenditures in New Rochelle tally up to $2,567, securing it the sixth-lowest rank in this regard. On the 16th spot, we have Glen Cove with a livability score of 65, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 1.12 and 4.68 respectively, an average household income of $123,790, and annual expenses reaching $85,873.

Glen Cove finds its home along the North Shore of Long Island in Nassau County. Although its AreaVibes livability score of 65 places it at the bottom of our top 20, its property crime rate fares considerably better, achieving the sixth-lowest rank. Occupying the 15th spot is Port Chester with a livability score of 72, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 0.76 and 9.65 respectively, an average household income of $134,151, and an annual cost of living of $80,839.

Port Chester is nestled in the eastern portion of Westchester County, on the corner with Connecticut. Among the suburbs in our countdown, Port Chester reports the lowest average monthly expenditures totaling $2,390. It also boasts the sixth-lowest violent crime rate on our list. Ascending up to 14th place, we reach Peekskill that shines with a livability score of 76, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 2.08 and 9.73 respectively, an average household income of $115,364, and the yearly cost of living resting at $67,469.

Peekskill is another Westchester County gem, located along the eastern bank of the Hudson River in the northwestern part. Peekskill stands out as it holds the lowest living cost of all the suburbs within the top 20. Proceeding to 13th place, we encounter Rye with a livability score of 70, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 0.12 and 2.55 respectively, an impressive average household income of $421,259, and a hefty yearly cost of living at $190,450.

Rye, perched along the Long Island Sound in southern Westchester County, is a haven for those who can afford it; the average monthly mortgage costs $13,216, leading the pack among the top 20 suburbs. Not surprisingly, Rye also carries the highest cost of living on our list. Mamaroneck occupies the 12th spot with a livability score of 69, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of 0.08 and 5.39 respectively, an average household income of $184,151 and annual living expenses totaling $111,077.

Mamaroneck is another picturesque location in Westchester County, adjacent to the Long Island Sound. Mamaroneck’s low violent crime rate, the third lowest among the top 20 in our report, positively impacts its ranking. Meanwhile, its property crime rate stands mid-table at the 10th place. Lastly, for the 11th spot, we have Harrison, featuring a livability score of 72, violent and property crime rates per 1,000 of a meager 0.06 and 4.76 respectively, an average household income of $258,737, and an annual cost of living that comes to $135,541.