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Sara N.
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Living in Elmsford -the reality
Hey folks, Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Is this normal for Elmsford? TIA!
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John Brown
100%
34 upvotes
Clara Gutierrez
I work in consulting here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is average. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Rebecca F.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 13 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I've been here 13 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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fresno_autumn
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely challenging and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely challenging and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Nancy K.
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much competitive but now it's surprisingly good.
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Allison Walker
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is pet-friendliness. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Ezekiel Reyes
spot on
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