Nicest and Worst Towns on Long Island??? (Hempstead, Brookhaven: crime, homes)

[Razor123]

Originally Posted by LongIslandPerson

Are the neighborhing hamlets with "North" in their name also considered the Rivieria?

That's something I was pondering while writing the post...North Massapequa and North Wantagh probably not because they aren't in the Riviera SD's, while North Bellmore and North Merrick probably yes because they belong to that Central HS district, though they both have their own elementary districts...

[beeden]

I like Patchogue. Getting better and better all of the time. Great restaurants, new housing inlcuding some new with great access to the LIRR.

[DeemStarr]

What do you guys think of the smithtown areas? Odd how it seems it's the only township without 1 somewhat impoverished area, very solid middle class area, with pockets of affluence.

[LongIslandPerson]

Originally Posted by DeemStarr

What do you guys think of the smithtown areas? Odd how it seems it's the only township without 1 somewhat impoverished area, very solid middle class area, with pockets of affluence.

I've been there a few times, it's appearance was good.

One thing that affects the area negatively is it being known as having a very large heroin problem. It's considered the heroin capital of Long Island.

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by beeden

I like Patchogue. Getting better and better all of the time. Great restaurants, new housing inlcuding some new with great access to the LIRR.

Me too.

I wouldnt hesitate to move there and send my kid to Private schools.

Crooks

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by LongIslandPerson

I've been there a few times, it's appearance was good.

One thing that affects the area negatively is it being known as having a very large heroin problem. It's considered the heroin capital of Long Island.

I wouldnt go that far but it has its issues despite its appearances.

All of LI does now.

Crooks

[CitytoCity2021]

Originally Posted by LongIslandPerson

I would say Freeport is the most underrated.

Most of Freeport is actually nice. It's just the area along the LIRR line that is rough-looking.

I grew up in Freeport. Much of the area has changed, but the Port area with all of the great seafood restaurants is still very nice.

[LongIslandPerson]

Originally Posted by CitytoCity2021

I grew up in Freeport. Much of the area has changed, but the Port area with all of the great seafood restaurants is still very nice.

I think the northside is also nice too. It kinda reminds me of a mini Garden City (in terms of the look of the houses/neighborhood).. I think it's called Stearns Park?

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by Crookhaven

S Setauket perhaps.
Not too hilly but a tad nicer.

Crooks

Rustic Rd (by the funeral home and Johnny's Burgers) is very hilly at the southern end. I believe that is Ronkonkoma on that end.

[ExNooYawk]

Originally Posted by kayo_michael

OP is asking for an "opinion" so here's mine.

Best
Town of Shelter Island
Town of North Hempstead
Town of Oyster Bay
Town of Islip
Town of Smithtown

Not Listed / In The Middle
Town of East Hampton
Town of Huntington
Town of Shouthampton

Worst
Town of Babylon
Town of Shouthold
Town of Brookhaven
Town of Riverhead
Town of Hempstead

I'm getting my popcorn.

"Shouthold"?