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Ronkonkoma, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isabella Long

Most overrated things about Ronkonkoma

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 6 years and Median household income is $125,534, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,275/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $467,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about ave...

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Grayson Wood

Day-to-day life in Ronkonkoma, NY

Random thought, I'm a 36-year-old pharmacist and Rent is about $2,275/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-lev...

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Hailey Peterson

Working in Ronkonkoma -salaries realistic?

I'm retired and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 18,368, Ronkonkoma is a small town. You can expect to pay around $2,275 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a g...

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Grayson Wood

Living in Ronkonkoma -the reality

So, Household incomes average around $125,534 in Ronkonkoma. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts.

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Hailey Peterson

What I wish I knew before living in Ronkonkoma

Household incomes average around $125,534 in Ronkonkoma. Rent is about $2,275/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rou...

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Chloe Torres

Ronkonkoma is underrated, change my mind

OK so Rent is about $2,275/month for a decent place. Median household income is $125,534, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot ...

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Isabella Long

How much do you pay for rent in Ronkonkoma?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $467,600, which is pretty steep. With...

9 replies 4 upvotes housing
Isabella Long

How is the nightlife in Ronkonkoma?

Random thought, Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Grayson Wood

Ronkonkoma housing prices -when will it stop?

Random thought, We have two kids and It's a a small town city with about 18,368 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but ...

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Isabella Long

Anyone else love living in Ronkonkoma?

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $125,534, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 18,368, Ronkonkoma is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of...

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