Bay Shore, NY Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
139 Replies
296 Upvotes
Robert Moore

Best and worst neighborhoods in Bay Shore

Hey folks, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,907 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit need...

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Clara Hall

Most overrated things about Bay Shore

OK so I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,907 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input.

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Joseph Cruz

Living in Bay Shore -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Bay Shore sits at 22.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $101,695 in Bay Shore. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a s...

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Lily Bennett

Considering Bay Shore vs Indianapolis -help me decide

I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,907/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,275 people. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus....

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Michael Collins

Anyone else love living in Bay Shore?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $1,907/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $101,695 in Bay Shore. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property t...

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Michael Collins

Grocery stores in Bay Shore -recommendations?

Median household income is $101,695, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 31,275, Bay Shore is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,907/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong ...

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Madelyn Robinson

Things Bay Shore needs to improve

The median home value here is around $467,800, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,907/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of li...

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Joseph White

Best neighborhoods to rent in Bay Shore?

Median household income is $101,695, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,275 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Bay Shore sits at 22.0 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neigh...

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Peyton Hall

Studio apartments in Bay Shore -options?

Hey, Household incomes average around $101,695 in Bay Shore. Median household income is $101,695, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 31,275, Bay Shore is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Robert Moore

Things Bay Shore needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $101,695 in Bay Shore. You can expect to pay around $1,907 for rent here. With a population of 31,275, Bay Shore is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Bay Shore sits at 22.0 per 100K. I'd ...

7 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Michael Collins

Is Bay Shore getting better or worse?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 31,275, Bay Shore is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $467,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,275 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit ...

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Kaylee Rogers

Is Bay Shore a good place to live?

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $467,800, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,275 people. Homes are going for about $467,800 on average. Median household income is $101,695, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot...

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Noah Gray

Best industries in Bay Shore right now

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,275 people. Rent is about $1,907/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weat...

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Kaylee Rogers

Just moved to Bay Shore, any tips?

Crime rate is something to consider -Bay Shore sits at 22.0 per 100K. Rent is about $1,907/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Christine C.

How is Bay Shore for outdoor activities?

Hey, I work in manufacturing and Homes are going for about $467,800 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work hon...

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Kaylee Rogers

Is Bay Shore still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 31,275 people. Household incomes average around $101,695 in Bay Shore. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here?

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Christine C.

Is Bay Shore walkable?

You can expect to pay around $1,907 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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