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Spring Valley, NY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Olivia R.

How is Spring Valley for outdoor activities?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,673 for rent here. Homes are going for about $351,500 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I...

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Silas C.

Moving to Spring Valley for work -advice?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 32,995, Spring Valley is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for b...

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Isabella R.

What Spring Valley does better than anywhere else

I'm a 49-year-old software engineer and With a population of 32,995, Spring Valley is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,673 for rent here. The median home value here is around $351,500, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Spring Valley sits at 224.2 per 100K...

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Olivia R.

Career opportunities in Spring Valley, NY

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Spring Valley sits at 224.2 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Olivia R.

Job hunting in Spring Valley -tips?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Spring Valley sits at 224.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,995 people. Household incomes average around $56,151 in Spring Valley. You can expect to pay around $1,673 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Pe...

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Olivia R.

Cost of living reality check -Spring Valley

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Jose R.

Spring Valley vs San Francisco -which is better?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 26.2%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $56,151, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $351,500, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas a...

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Declan Anderson

Best restaurants in Spring Valley?

Alright, I've been here for 20 years and What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Isabella R.

Things that make Spring Valley unique

OK so Homes are going for about $351,500 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Anna Howard

Working in Spring Valley -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 26.2%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $56,151 in Spring Valley. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,995 people. Median household income is $56,151, which feels abou...

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Olivia R.

Working remotely from Spring Valley

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Los Angeles and Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The...

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Olivia R.

Starting a business in Spring Valley?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Spring Valley sits at 224.2 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Peyton Cook

Relocating to Spring Valley, NY -pros and cons?

OK so Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $351,500, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $56,151 in Spring Valley. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -som...

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Jose R.

Just moved to Spring Valley, any tips?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,995 people. With a population of 32,995, Spring Valley is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think?

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