Olivia H. best-worst Nov 9, 2025

Hey everyone, I'm a 25-year-old physical therapist and It's a a small town city with about 12,827 people. Homes are going for about $587,300 on average. Poverty rate is 1.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $162,054 in Stony Brook. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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