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Kiryas Joel, NY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Joshua J.

Raising a family in Kiryas Joel -thoughts?

Alright, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Kiryas Joel sits at 1,448.3 per 100K. Median household income is $43,171, which feels on the lower side for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should...

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Ryan Martin

Most overrated things about Kiryas Joel

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 37.2%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $685,800, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $43,171 in Kiryas Joel. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a gre...

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Caroline G.

Best kept secrets of Kiryas Joel, NY

Alright, Household incomes average around $43,171 in Kiryas Joel. Rent is about $1,575/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Aaliyah Phillips

Is Kiryas Joel a good place to live?

Rent is about $1,575/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $43,171 in Kiryas Joel. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

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Josiah

What to expect moving to Kiryas Joel?

First post here. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Kiryas Joel sits at 1,448.3 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts?

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Joshua J.

Healthcare options in Kiryas Joel?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and With a population of 36,572, Kiryas Joel is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do?

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Joshua J.

Day-to-day life in Kiryas Joel, NY

The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Kiryas Joel sits at 1,448.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating th...

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Adrian P.

Anyone regret moving to Kiryas Joel?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 36,572, Kiryas Joel is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,572 people. Homes are going for about $685,800 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's...

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Arianna

Just moved to Kiryas Joel, any tips?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,572 people. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? Looking forward t...

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Aaliyah Phillips

Internet providers in Kiryas Joel?

Household incomes average around $43,171 in Kiryas Joel. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Gabriel Hall

Relocating to Kiryas Joel, NY -pros and cons?

OK so I'm a 26-year-old accountant and Household incomes average around $43,171 in Kiryas Joel. Poverty rate is 37.2%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Kiryas Joel sits at 1,448.3 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,572 people. The city has investe...

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Luke Reed

The good and bad of living in Kiryas Joel

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Kiryas Joel sits at 1,448.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $685,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing ...

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Dominic

Unpopular opinion about Kiryas Joel

The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Jeremiah Patel

Kiryas Joel is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $43,171 in Kiryas Joel. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

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Luke Reed

Thinking about relocating to Kiryas Joel from Baltimore

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 40s, and Household incomes average around $43,171 in Kiryas Joel. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Ryan Martin

How are the schools in Kiryas Joel?

Hello, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $685,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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