Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 30s, and Homes are going for about $615,700 on average. With a population of 15,593, Sayville is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks!
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Hailey Thomas
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in South. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Dominic N.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Houston it's improving.
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Adeline Williams
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Evan Edwards
Bought a house here in 2022 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Gabriel W.
I work in consulting here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is improving. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Sofia
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The nightlife is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Dylan
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Dylan R.
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- The food scene scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
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Zoey G.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Sadie Sanders
I'm a accountant and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Emilia Collins
Used to live on the South side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Andrew Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in education. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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portlandvibes2023
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like seafood.
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