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Maverick T.

Weekend activities in Newburgh?

First post here. Been living here since 2013. You can expect to pay around $1,363 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Alexander

Best companies to work for in Newburgh?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $221,100 on average. Poverty rate is 25.0%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wro...

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Delilah Kelly

Best hidden gems in Newburgh

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2012. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,649 people.

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Wesley T.

Newburgh quality of life -am I missing something?

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 28,649, Newburgh is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 25.0%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...

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Lydia Lewis

Anyone else love living in Newburgh?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 25.0%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Newburgh sits at 1,129.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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Lydia Lewis

Anyone regret moving to Newburgh?

Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $221,100, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,363/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Wor...

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Bennett Martin

Freelancing from Newburgh -experience?

Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 28,649 people. The median home value here is around $221,100, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do?

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Vivian Morgan

Best coffee shops in Newburgh?

I work in food service and Household incomes average around $51,006 in Newburgh. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting...

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Bennett Martin

How is the nightlife in Newburgh?

Anyone else feel this way? Any advice would be great. Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Lydia Lewis

Affordable areas near Newburgh?

Hello, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $51,006 in Newburgh. You can expect to pay around $1,363 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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Lydia Lewis

Rent vs buy in Newburgh -what makes sense?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Newburgh sits at 1,129.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 25.0%, which is higher than I expected. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do?

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Greyson Williams

Starting a business in Newburgh?

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and With a population of 28,649, Newburgh is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $51,006 in Newburgh. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The weather ...

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Bennett Martin

Working remotely from Newburgh

I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $51,006 in Newburgh. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Reagan Cruz

Best industries in Newburgh right now

Random thought, Household incomes average around $51,006 in Newburgh. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,649 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs...

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Gerald W.

Is Newburgh good for remote workers?

Hey, Household incomes average around $51,006 in Newburgh. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Newburgh? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Declan Hernandez

Is Newburgh a good place to live?

Random thought, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Newburgh sits at 1,129.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,363 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? People here a...

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