Ryan Patel living Mar 16, 2026

Raising a family in Stony Brook -thoughts?

Military spouse here. With a population of 12,827, Stony Brook is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Kinsley W. Apr 7, 2026

Came here for work and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The food scene is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

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