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Sophia Brown
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Raising a family in Smithtown -thoughts?
Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $148,852 in Smithtown. It's a a small town city with about 24,940 people. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,851 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Strong sense of community
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Far from major airports
Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Strong sense of community
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Far from major airports
Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.
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