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Best Counties for Remote Workers in New York 2026

60 counties ranked by cost of living, income, safety, and disaster resilience.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in New York

1Hamilton County
63
2Lewis County
59.4
3Schuyler County
58.2
4Wyoming County
58.6
5Putnam County
55.2

All 60 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in New York

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Hamilton County, NY7163
2Lewis County, NY6659.4
3Schuyler County, NY6458.2
4Wyoming County, NY6458.6
5Putnam County, NY6155.2
6Schoharie County, NY6153.8
7Essex County, NY5959.1
8Yates County, NY5851.3
9Allegany County, NY5859.1
10Franklin County, NY5753.1
11Tioga County, NY5753.8
12Washington County, NY5650.2
13Greene County, NY5551.9
14Clinton County, NY5451.9
15Livingston County, NY5451.4
16Otsego County, NY5353.8
17New York County, NY5356.5
18Wayne County, NY5349.6
19Orleans County, NY5251.8
20Columbia County, NY5249
21Steuben County, NY5151.3
22Madison County, NY5147.8
23Saratoga County, NY5050.6
24Herkimer County, NY5047.1
25Ontario County, NY4947.6
26St. Lawrence County, NY4951.3
27Warren County, NY4946
28Seneca County, NY4945.3
29Kings County, NY4955.2
30Sullivan County, NY4844.6
31Cayuga County, NY4743.8
32Ulster County, NY4745.4
33Delaware County, NY4750.2
34Fulton County, NY4743.2
35Genesee County, NY4646.7
36Dutchess County, NY4643.8
37Chenango County, NY4546.5
38Rockland County, NY4442.6
39Oswego County, NY4442.8
40Westchester County, NY4445.6
41Orange County, NY4442.1
42Cattaraugus County, NY4346.3
43Montgomery County, NY4240.1
44Niagara County, NY4142.5
45Nassau County, NY4146.3
46Suffolk County, NY4042.9
47Chemung County, NY4039.3
48Rensselaer County, NY3939.9
49Cortland County, NY3938.9
50Jefferson County, NY3941.1
51Oneida County, NY3739
52Onondaga County, NY3636.8
53Chautauqua County, NY3541.2
54Schenectady County, NY3534.1
55Tompkins County, NY3538.4
56Albany County, NY3435.4
57Monroe County, NY3337.4
58Erie County, NY3236.7
59Bronx County, NY3042.6
60Broome County, NY2937.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in New York?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Hamilton County ranks as the top remote work county in New York with a remote worker score of 71.

How many counties in New York are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 60 counties in New York for remote work suitability, scoring each on cost of living (30%), income (30%), safety (25%), and disaster risk (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.