Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $100,357 in Brooklyn. Crime rate is something to consider -Brooklyn sits at 67.8 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Cora Garcia
couldn't agree more
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Helen G.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a social worker, 45, moved here 14 years ago from Austin. I've lived in The Heights and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Close to major attractions
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Homeless population growing downtown
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The dating scene situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- The Heights: Great for retirees. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Highland: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Austin, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Kinsley Watson
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Korean places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Logan Wood
Moved here from Charlotte about 14 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to traffic but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Aria Young
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are developing, gas is excellent.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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