Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $661,900 on average. Household incomes average around $179,844 in Massapequa. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Brooks Reyes
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Charlotte it's underrated.
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Connor Murphy
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much wild but now it's decent.
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Parker Edwards
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Camila Morales
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jack Wilson
I've lived in Westside for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- The nightlife scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Cameron Martin
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Tampa it's excellent.
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