What are the best areas for daycare in New York?

The top-rated areas for daycare in New York are ZIP 11721 (score: 100/100), ZIP 10548 (score: 100/100), ZIP 11753 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for daycare?

A strong location for daycare combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does New York compare to other states for daycare?

New York averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Daycare Costs in New York

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and daycare centers competition.

The top markets here average $149,734 in household income. ZIP 11721 leads at 100, $206,250 median income, zero existing daycare centers.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 11721 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$206,250
#2	ZIP 10548 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,000
#3	ZIP 11753 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$185,000
#4	ZIP 10533 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$171,250
#5	ZIP 10532 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,662
#6	ZIP 11767 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,762
#7	ZIP 11769 Pop. 9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,419
#8	ZIP 11776 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,480
#9	ZIP 11777 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,519
#10	ZIP 10524 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,568
#11	ZIP 11778 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,656
#12	ZIP 11780 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,576
#13	ZIP 11786 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,250
#14	ZIP 11789 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,665
#15	ZIP 11804 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$159,145
#16	ZIP 11940 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,250
#17	ZIP 11946 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,844
#18	ZIP 10506 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#19	ZIP 11949 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,000
#20	ZIP 11954 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,375

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across New York, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $149,734 in household income. The common thread: daycare demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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