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I live in LI, in NHP. I'm looking to buy a house for my parents and sisters (no kids, so great school district is not necessary). How safe are Elmont, VS and FS. My budget only allows me to buy in those areas. Is all Elmont bad? is all VS bad? I'm looking for something no more than 10 min driving from NHP. So, I just want to know what areas in these neighborhoods should I avoid?
I live in LI, in NHP. I'm looking to buy a house for my parents and sisters (no kids, so great school district is not necessary). How safe are Elmont, VS and FS. My budget only allows me to buy in those areas. Is all Elmont bad? is all VS bad? I'm looking for something no more than 10 min driving from NHP. So, I just want to know what areas in these neighborhoods should I avoid?
While I wouldn't classify elmont or VS as unsafe, I would describe them as not as desirable as FS. Full transparency that I live in FS, so I may be biased. Elmont has declined significantly in the last few decades in many ways, especially aesthetically. VS has some very nice neighborhoods, I believe by fireman's field (I'm sure someone will correct me) , but also has some very undesirable areas as well. VS and elmont, being the first towns over from some less than stellar Queens neighborhoods, does have a certain element that comes along with that.
If you are living in NHP, you should be well aware of what Elmont is these days and why it should not be on your list?
Very rare (I guess welcomed) that a prospective buyer would consider homes in Elmont or Franklin Square.
Elmont has trended downward quite a bit recently and as with all things on the housing/life on the Island, it's racial.
There's a perception that the decline is due to the influx of blacks and latinos and there's certainly some truth to that. Elmont along Hempstead Tpke (especially at Elmont Road) looks absolutely disgusting.
It is a big mistake for a buyer in these times/with the prices of homes now to say great school district is not necessary...there is a huge correlation between home values, school district performance and general value of the community.
What is your budget? You might want to look into Lynbrook.
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It is a big mistake for a buyer in these times/with the prices of homes now to say great school district is not necessary...there is a huge correlation between home values, school district performance and general value of the community.
Elmont has declined in recent years. It sits right on the borderline with not-so-great surrounding Queens neighborhoods. However, not the same can be said for areas located on the east side of Elmont. You should consider driving through the area to get a tour since you are not far and check the crime mapping stats, as well as other online resources to get a sense of safety. I also agree that a good school district should be considered a top criteria when house searching because it is one of the main drivers of a quality neighborhood.
You should also consider Malverne. Homes are well-maintained, home values are stable. Residents send their kids to private parochial schools. Valley Stream is similar. VS is genuinely diverse with whites also sending their kids to parochial schools outside of the area. The schools consist of POC with Asian and African/Caribbean immigrant children in the honors classes.
Elmont has declined in recent years. It sits right on the borderline with not-so-great surrounding Queens neighborhoods. However, not the same can be said for areas located on the east side of Elmont. You should consider driving through the area to get a tour since you are not far and check the crime mapping stats, as well as other online resources to get a sense of safety. I also agree that a good school district should be considered a top criteria when house searching because it is one of the main drivers of a quality neighborhood.
Valley Stream Crime
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Elmont
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Franklin Square
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All 3 have significantly lower crime rates than NYS and the national average.
Last edited by Yac; 04-13-2021 at 11:50 PM..
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