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Janice E. moving

Moving to Suffern with kids -good idea?

Alright, Just moved here 4 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 11,395 people.
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9 Replies

Valentina Murphy
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Thomas Cooper
been saying this for years
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Gabriella R.
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Genesis Ortiz
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Julia Jones
underrated comment
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Mateo P.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Jayden Ward
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much wild but now it's underrated.
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loving_victoria5
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- The outdoor recreation scene is solid

The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Property taxes are high

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
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Dylan R.
I've lived in Meadowbrook for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events and festivals
- The traffic scene is decent

The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited shopping options

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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