Rats Are Taking Over New York Hometowns
New Yorkers are aware that rats pose a significant problem, with new data revealing which hometowns are among the worst in America.
Orkin's Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for 2025 shows three places from New York State made the list, including Upstate New York.
Notably, New York City remained the 3rd worst place in America for rats for the third straight year, having been the second-worst in 2022.
- Albany dropped 18 spots in the rankings.
- Buffalo fell 9 places.
The list was compiled by Orkin by tracking new rodent services in owner-occupied residences from August 20, 2024, to August 21, 2025.
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Author's summary: Rats infest New York hometowns.