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Commute times in Balmville -how bad?

First post here. I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $359,600 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance!
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Abigail Cook
I work in real estate here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is challenging. Feel free to reach out with questions..
35 upvotes
Zoey
this is the way
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Elizabeth Stewart
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Paisley Nguyen
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a nurse who relocated here from Denver about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and work.

Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good airport with direct flights

Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited high-paying job options

Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is improving.

Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Elizabeth R.
Used to live on the Maple Ridge side, now on the Midtown side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
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John G.
This.
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