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I have lived on Long Island for years and am considering buying a house in South Huntington. Was hoping to get some feedback on the following:
School district (my research has yielded a mixed review)
Crime and desirability of neighborhood
Is area being invested in with new home construction
I guess the long and the short of it is that I am hoping to hear about all those things that factor into potentially purchasing a home.
We have two young children and plan on keeping the house for the long term.
I have lived on Long Island for years and am considering buying a house in South Huntington. Was hoping to get some feedback on the following:
School district (my research has yielded a mixed review)
Crime and desirability of neighborhood
Is area being invested in with new home construction
I guess the long and the short of it is that I am hoping to hear about all those things that factor into potentially purchasing a home.
We have two young children and plan on keeping the house for the long term.
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
I think it's a fine area. Big variety of housing; diverse schools (they are not bad at all and they're stable- Like Huntington proper, it's been a diverse district for a VERY long time); great shopping and convenience to parkways. Lacks the charm of Huntington village, but that's just a stone's throw away. I think South Huntington is "built-out", though, so I'd be surprised if there's a ton of new construction. But what currently exists runs the gamut from small homes/small plots, to neighborhoods indistinguishable from Melville and Dix Hills. Having Walt Whitman Mall in the school district has got to have a positive effect on property taxes, too.
I think most of South Huntington is okay. I've always kind of lumped it in with Melville and Dix Hills, to be honest. Doesn't really stand out or have anything distinguishable. A nice area either way, and you're not too far from Huntington Village/downtown.
I think it's a fine area. Big variety of housing; diverse schools (they are not bad at all and they're stable- Like Huntington proper, it's been a diverse district for a VERY long time); great shopping and convenience to parkways. Lacks the charm of Huntington village, but that's just a stone's throw away. I think South Huntington is "built-out", though, so I'd be surprised if there's a ton of new construction. But what currently exists runs the gamut from small homes/small plots, to neighborhoods indistinguishable from Melville and Dix Hills. Having Walt Whitman Mall in the school district has got to have a positive effect on property taxes, too.
The district is now about 50% White and 50% Black and Hispanic with a 40% economically disadvantaged (free/reduced lunch) rate. I am not sure if this demographic snapshot is changing or if the Hispanic population has been increasing fairly rapidly.
To be honest there are sections bordering/in Huntington Station north of Jericho Turnpike I would steer of within the South Huntington district (even the briefest research reveals that particular issue).
Finally (and somewhat off the topic), I fail to see any charm at all in Huntington Village (I am there about five days a week) between the double-parked cars, garish signage, crawling traffic on 25A and 110, and unsightly architecture. I guess that is a matter of opinion (like so much in life). There are some popular restaurants although relatively little shopping seems to take place (and storefronts open and close with great regularity). I would agree it is more charming than either Huntington Station or the stores along Jericho Turnpike and 110 in the South Huntington area.
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The district is now about 50% White and 50% Black and Hispanic with a 40% economically disadvantaged (free/reduced lunch) rate. I am not sure if this demographic snapshot is changing or if the Hispanic population has been increasing fairly rapidly.
To be honest there are sections bordering/in Huntington Station north of Jericho Turnpike I would steer of within the South Huntington district (even the briefest research reveals that particular issue).
Finally (and somewhat off the topic), I fail to see any charm at all in Huntington Village (I am there about five days a week) between the double-parked cars, garish signage, crawling traffic on 25A and 110, and unsightly architecture. I guess that is a matter of opinion (like so much in life). There are some popular restaurants although relatively little shopping seems to take place (and storefronts open and close with great regularity). I would agree it is more charming than either Huntington Station or the stores along Jericho Turnpike and 110 in the South Huntington area.
This is a strange view of what is often considered one of the nicest/most lively villages on the island. It obviously has its problems: but I'd rather live in an area with a walkable downtown than a boring strip mall town. Towns that don't have this all look the same to me.
Huntington "Village" is not charming but it's way more vibrant than the downtowns of almost every other town, village, hamlet on Long Island. It was great growing up there. Can't speak to now, but I agree that I'd rather live there than strip mall heaven.
QC: "Finally (and somewhat off the topic), I fail to see any charm at all in Huntington Village (I am there about five days a week) between the double-parked cars, garish signage, crawling traffic on 25A and 110, and unsightly architecture. I guess that is a matter of opinion (like so much in life). There are some popular restaurants although relatively little shopping seems to take place (and storefronts open and close with great regularity). I would agree it is more charming than either Huntington Station or the stores along Jericho Turnpike and 110 in the South Huntington area."
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Originally Posted by sofarfetchd
This is a strange view of what is often considered one of the nicest/most lively villages on the island. It obviously has its problems: but I'd rather live in an area with a walkable downtown than a boring strip mall town. Towns that don't have this all look the same to me.
Have you looked at the buildings/cars/wires/signs/storefronts/stoplights/etc. as you drive from Rite Aid East thru to the Y on 25A (AKA Main Street)? I do this daily.
As one who worked near Huntington Village since 1979 I can say "the charm" is long gone. It has nice restaurants and that's all. The shops are trendy BS places that cater to a few residents north of 25A, drug stores, coffee shop and offices. The good old book stores are gone except one. The days of Hamburger Choo Choo are only memories.
I grew up in the area. I generally did, and still do, find Huntington village around 25A and New York Ave. relatively charming. I think the buildings are generally attractive. Traffic is to be expected in a downtown area. And yea, it beats the hell out of most other downtowns on Long Island. And it has a nice mix of things to do, ranging from the Book Revue, the Paramount, bars and restaurants, the movie theater, Heckscher Park and Museum, the Y and Cinema Arts.
It's one of the best parts of Long Island, in my opinion.
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