Glen Cove ranked in top places to live

Glen Cove has a lot to offer, and it’s great to see our small city being recognized on a national level.”

Patrica Holman executive director, BID

It currently stands as 37 on the list and is New York’s sole representative on the personal finance website’s annual ranking. Atlanta, GA took Money’s top spot, followed by Tempe, Arizona, at No. 2, and Kirkland, Washington, at No. 3.  Several New Jersey locations earned placement on the list as well. 

The publication has published the annual 50 best places list for the last 35 years. The website creates its list by gathering about 350 data points across nine categories. Data was collected from several sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

 The rankings take into consideration the cost of living, diversity, economic opportunity, and education. A strong emphasis is placed on categories including health and safety, quality of life and amenities. 

“We have every socio-economic person, and just about every ethnic group,” Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck said. “It’s a wonderful place to grow up and to raise a family.” 

She added that the ranking shows what she always knew about the city. 

With a population of 27,600, the city has a median household income of $93,000 and a median home price of $623,617, according to the finance website. The most recent numbers showed Glen Cove had an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent, compared to the national rate of 3.5

Morgan Park Beach, one of Glen Cove’s three beaches, is a top destination for visitors and residents. Every summer, events from scholarship award ceremonies to dance festivals are held at the park, highlighting the city’s multifaceted identity.