Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,206 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Nanuet sits at 485.5 per 100K. Median household income is $113,582, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $502,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Bennett Anderson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Dylan Anderson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Leah Torres
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from New York about 15 years ago. The main reasons were weather and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are developing, gas is improving.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. No regrets on my end..
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Genesis Rodriguez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Caroline
I've lived in The Heights for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Lots of new development happening
- The traffic scene is tough
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Hailey Castillo
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Savannah Perez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from San Diego about 10 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is average.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Leah Ward
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is average in most areas.
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Samuel Hill
honestly same experience here
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Isabelle Smith
preach
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Lily
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 57, moved here 1 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in North and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Chain restaurants dominate
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The pet-friendliness situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for singles. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Phoenix, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $60K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. 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.
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