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Selden, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

eleanor_runner

How is the nightlife in Selden?

Random thought, Just moved here 2 months ago and Median household income is $111,339, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $435,700, which is pretty steep. The city h...

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Sarah Morales

Honest thoughts on life in Selden

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $2,282 for rent here. Homes are going for about $435,700 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most fam...

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chill_colton4

Worst things about Selden nobody talks about

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 4 years and Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 21,707 people. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. It's a very car...

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Aria Jones

Housing in Selden compared to Phoenix

Hey, We're a young couple and Median household income is $111,339, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience?

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eleanor_runner

Job market in Selden for tech?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $111,339 in Selden. Rent is about $2,282/month for a decent place. With a population of 21,707, Selden is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some...

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Judy J.

Moving to Selden -what should I know?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,282 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has i...

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eleanor_runner

Just moved to Selden, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 27-year-old HR manager and The median home value here is around $435,700, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Selden sits at 22.0 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprising...

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Sarah Morales

Moving to Selden -what should I know?

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,282/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 21,707 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense...

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Sarah Morales

Working in Selden -salaries realistic?

First post here. I'm a 34-year-old mechanic and You can expect to pay around $2,282 for rent here. Rent is about $2,282/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Public transit ne...

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Levi R.

Considering Selden vs Minneapolis -help me decide

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Selden sits at 22.0 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,282 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here...

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