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The good and bad of living in Mineola

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $42,231 in Mineola. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Waylon Mitchell
it depends on the neighborhood
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Elena J.
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The dating scene is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Charlotte
I've lived in Downtown for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- The safety scene is solid

The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Road conditions need improvement

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Henry Myers
great question, following
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