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John Reed
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Best hidden gems in East Farmingdale
Hello, We're a young couple and Rent is about $2,131/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -East Farmingdale sits at 22.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $109,531, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Lots of new development
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Chain restaurants dominate
What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Lots of new development
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Chain restaurants dominate
What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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