My partner and I are With a population of 8,450, Farmingdale is a small town. You can expect to pay around $2,460 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Avery Morris
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Alexander Wright
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Meadowbrook. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Brooklyn Carter
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Zoey Hill
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Thomas C.
wish I knew this sooner
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Violet Miller
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 3 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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