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Delilah Kelly
best-worst
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.
27 upvotes
23 Replies
Everly Cooper
exactly what I was thinking
40 upvotes
Elena Lewis
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is challenging in most areas.
40 upvotes
Gabriel Ramirez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Hope this helps!.
38 upvotes
Brooklyn Miller
exactly what I was thinking
36 upvotes
Michael Young
literally same
35 upvotes
Sadie Brooks
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
35 upvotes
Lily Kelly
noted, appreciate it
34 upvotes
Emma D.
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
30 upvotes
Lillian
I've lived in West for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- The food scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- The food scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
30 upvotes
Lily Hill
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The dating scene is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
23 upvotes
Ian Ruiz
I'm a data analyst and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is average and there's always something going on.
23 upvotes
Abigail Johnson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a physical therapist, 37, moved here 1 years ago from Houston. I've lived in Maple Ridge and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The safety situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Maple Ridge: Great for retirees. excellent vibes, walkable.
- North: 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 Houston, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $80K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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 physical therapist, 37, moved here 1 years ago from Houston. I've lived in Maple Ridge and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The safety situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Maple Ridge: Great for retirees. excellent vibes, walkable.
- North: 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 Houston, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $80K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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.
22 upvotes
Marie M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in government. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in government. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
20 upvotes
Grace Hill
seconding this
18 upvotes
Ruby Foster
Came here for weather and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The weather is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
13 upvotes
Aaron Watson
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Lakewood side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
12 upvotes
Zoey Gonzalez
I'm a social worker and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
10 upvotes
Skylar Kim
this is the way
9 upvotes
Brielle Sanchez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 12 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
I've been here 12 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
9 upvotes
Naomi Mitchell
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 12 years here, that's my honest assessment.
8 upvotes
Isaiah
noted, appreciate it
7 upvotes
Dylan Nelson
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the North side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
4 upvotes
Bella
glad someone said it
3 upvotes