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Kayden Brooks
housing
Best neighborhoods to rent in Valley Stream?
Household incomes average around $127,426 in Valley Stream. What would you do?
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Addison Parker
exactly what I was thinking
40 upvotes
Daniel S.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Dallas about 2 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is tough.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Dallas about 2 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is tough.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
37 upvotes
Avery Harris
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 10 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into running, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
I've been here 10 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into running, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
36 upvotes
Sarah Moore
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
26 upvotes
Carter
yep
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Donald R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely decent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Riverside) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely decent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Riverside) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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