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Robert B.
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Raising a family in Huntington Station -thoughts?
First post here. I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Huntington Station sits at 22.0 per 100K. The median home value here is around $540,400, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $540,400 on average. Rent is about $1,867/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
- Limited cultural events
Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
- Limited cultural events
Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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