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Hazel Morris
best-worst
Things Westbury needs to improve
OK so It's a a small town city with about 15,789 people. Let me know your thoughts.
5 upvotes
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la_lucas
great question, following
40 upvotes
Emmett L.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
39 upvotes
Axel Rivera
accurate
38 upvotes
Lydia Taylor
preach
37 upvotes
jacob_girl
I work in construction here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is excellent. Feel free to reach out with questions..
33 upvotes
Aiden Hughes
big facts right here
31 upvotes
Ryan Cook
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
30 upvotes
reagan_vibes
underrated comment
24 upvotes
Luna Morgan
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely decent and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Uptown) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. weather 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 community vibe, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely decent and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Uptown) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. weather 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.
20 upvotes
Natalie Campbell
seconding this
14 upvotes
Jacob Ross
I've lived in Springfield for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The weather scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The weather scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
1 upvotes