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Chestnut Ridge, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Kennedy C.

Most overrated things about Chestnut Ridge

Hello, I work in finance and Homes are going for about $668,000 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of...

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Eliana Johnson

Best neighborhoods in Chestnut Ridge

We have two kids and With a population of 10,464, Chestnut Ridge is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a g...

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Eliana Johnson

Relocating to Chestnut Ridge, NY -pros and cons?

Hello, I work in retail and Median household income is $113,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 10,464, Chestnut Ridge is a small town. The median home value here is around $668,000, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Chestnut Ridge sits at 485.5...

3 replies 12 upvotes moving
Sophia Kim

Healthcare options in Chestnut Ridge?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Chestnut Ridge sits at 485.5 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Eliana Johnson

Chestnut Ridge vs San Diego -which is better?

Median household income is $113,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Kennedy Chavez

Moving to Chestnut Ridge -what should I know?

I'm a college student here and Median household income is $113,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $668,000, which is pretty steep. With a population of 10,464, Chestnut Ridge is a small town. T...

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Kennedy Chavez

What's it really like living in Chestnut Ridge?

First post here. Median household income is $113,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent...

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Kennedy C.

Is Chestnut Ridge walkable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience?

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