Hi all, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $109,381 in Mastic Beach. You can expect to pay around $2,342 for rent here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 16,382 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Addison G.
yeah no that's not right
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Genesis Lee
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to LA it's underrated.
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Valentina Johnson
My experience has been mostly positive. it's been a really good experience overall. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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kc_david
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Portland about 3 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Eleanor B.
bump
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Avery Davis
I'm a marketing manager and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Audrey Hall
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Denver about 14 years ago. The main reasons were school and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Genesis Flores
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely underrated and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (East) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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Brooklyn C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Old Town) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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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