Hey folks, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $127,785 in West Babylon. With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Nancy K.
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Pine Hills area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Ella Harris
Came here for school and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The outdoor recreation is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Lucas King
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
No regrets on my end..
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Clara Reed
I've lived in Westside for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- The nightlife scene is decent
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Addison Clark
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The nightlife is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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