Best Job Markets in New York
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in New York based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Morrisonville leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 1,688.
The top three cities are Morrisonville (0.2%), Wynantskill (0.2%), and Islip Terrace (0.3%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New York.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Morrisonville | 0.2% | 1,688 |
| #2 | Wynantskill | 0.2% | 3,675 |
| #3 | Islip Terrace | 0.3% | 5,223 |
| #4 | Cornwall-on-Hudson | 0.4% | 3,046 |
| #5 | Glasco | 0.4% | 2,275 |
| #6 | Lake George | 0.4% | 928 |
| #7 | Munnsville | 0.4% | 402 |
| #8 | Nichols | 0.4% | 612 |
| #9 | Palmyra | 0.5% | 3,306 |
| #10 | Peach Lake | 0.5% | 988 |
| #11 | Waterville | 0.5% | 1,682 |
| #12 | Frankfort | 0.6% | 2,384 |
| #13 | Jamestown West | 0.6% | 2,398 |
| #14 | Manhasset | 0.6% | 7,730 |
| #15 | North Sea | 0.6% | 6,517 |
| #16 | Shelter Island Heights | 0.6% | 998 |
| #17 | Country Knolls | 0.7% | 5,587 |
| #18 | Harris Hill | 0.7% | 5,853 |
| #19 | Lakeland | 0.7% | 2,344 |
| #20 | Ransomville | 0.7% | 1,590 |
| #21 | Sag Harbor | 0.7% | 2,449 |
| #22 | Westmere | 0.7% | 7,616 |
| #23 | Aurora | 0.8% | 672 |
| #24 | Bayport | 0.8% | 8,831 |
| #25 | Fort Covington | 0.8% | 1,053 |
| #26 | Horseheads North | 0.8% | 2,600 |
| #27 | Lake Placid | 0.8% | 2,159 |
| #28 | Lloyd Harbor | 0.8% | 3,570 |
| #29 | Melrose Park | 0.8% | 1,951 |
| #30 | Weedsport | 0.8% | 1,858 |
| #31 | Adams | 0.9% | 1,730 |
| #32 | Altamont | 0.9% | 1,767 |
| #33 | Buchanan | 0.9% | 2,296 |
| #34 | East Williston | 0.9% | 2,627 |
| #35 | Millbrook | 0.9% | 1,316 |
| #36 | Thornwood | 0.9% | 4,405 |
| #37 | Bliss | 1.0% | 429 |
| #38 | Bridgewater | 1.0% | 507 |
| #39 | Cutchogue | 1.0% | 2,903 |
| #40 | Freeville | 1.0% | 437 |
| #41 | Hopewell Junction | 1.0% | 1,113 |
| #42 | Loudonville | 1.0% | 10,274 |
| #43 | Montgomery | 1.0% | 3,800 |
| #44 | Remsen | 1.0% | 380 |
| #45 | Tuxedo Park | 1.0% | 682 |
| #46 | DeRuyter | 1.1% | 380 |
| #47 | Fort Montgomery | 1.1% | 2,198 |
| #48 | Gilbertsville | 1.1% | 337 |
| #49 | Head of the Harbor | 1.1% | 1,378 |
| #50 | Lancaster | 1.1% | 10,127 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in New York?
Morrisonville ranks #1 for best job markets in New York with a value of 0.2% and a population of 1,688.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in New York?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in New York. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New York compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare New York's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.