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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isla Harris

Anyone else love living in Westchester?

Hello, Been living here since 2024. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,767 for rent here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Publi...

12 replies 15 upvotes living
Sebastian S.

Moving to Westchester for work -advice?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $297,400 on average. Median household income is $103,561, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Westchester? Thanks for reading.

4 replies 15 upvotes moving
Isla Harris

Living in Westchester -the reality

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a small town city with about 16,524 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Westchester sits at 117.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great. TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

10 replies 7 upvotes living
Victoria Murphy

Quick question about Westchester

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Westchester sits at 117.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,767/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of...

2 replies 6 upvotes qa
James Morris

Commute times in Westchester -how bad?

So, Homes are going for about $297,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,767/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $297,400, which seems about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but ...

1 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Ellie S.

What's it really like living in Westchester?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $297,400, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,767/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,767 for rent here. Household incomes average around $103,561 in Westchest...

5 replies 0 upvotes living
James Morris

Unpopular opinion about Westchester

Curious what people think. I've been here for 1 years and Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $103,561, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $297,400, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ma...

11 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Mackenzie H.

Co-working spaces in Westchester?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,767 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Westchester sits at 117.1 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks a...

1 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Sofia King

Things Westchester needs to improve

It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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