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Henry
moving
Remote worker thinking about Mount Kisco
Hey everyone, We have two kids and The suburbs are where most families end up.
5 upvotes
15 Replies
lake_olivia41
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 55, moved here 8 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in South and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The food scene situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- South: Great for retirees. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Highland: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Seattle, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 55, moved here 8 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in South and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The food scene situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- South: Great for retirees. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Highland: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Seattle, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
38 upvotes
Isaiah Hughes
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is average in most areas.
31 upvotes
Axel Nelson
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Thai places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
30 upvotes
Caroline Moore
exactly what I was thinking
28 upvotes
Jeremiah N.
not my experience at all
27 upvotes
Greyson Williams
I'm a software engineer and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
26 upvotes
Emilia W.
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
25 upvotes
Grace King
following this thread
24 upvotes
Nicholas
exactly what I was thinking
23 upvotes
Emilia Cox
hard disagree but ok
21 upvotes
Sadie S.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
18 upvotes
Eli Kelly
yeah no that's not right
16 upvotes
Lillian Lewis
as a local I can confirm
15 upvotes
Kennedy Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in North. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in North. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
15 upvotes
sebastian_rider
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 4 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 4 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
5 upvotes