Alexander Morgan
moving
Remote worker thinking about West New York
Longtime lurker here, Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
12 upvotes
3 Replies
Virginia M.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Houston about 14 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are wild, gas is decent.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Houston about 14 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are wild, gas is decent.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
25 upvotes
Theodore Moore
I've lived in Westside for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Affordable housing options
- The public transit scene is solid
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Happy to answer more specific questions..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Affordable housing options
- The public transit scene is solid
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Happy to answer more specific questions..
19 upvotes
Jordan Richardson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Baltimore it's improving.
5 upvotes