Relocating from NYC to PA (Philadelphia, York: house, neighborhood, schools)

[RelocatingShea]

Hi i want to relocate from NYC to PA.Just started a new job so i will need to commute from PA to NYC daily wanted to know if anyone can give some good advice on where i should look for the shortest commute, diverse neighborhood and reasonable price homes.Any advice or suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You

[PlainJane]

Look in Doylestown area-there is train service to NYC. The prices of homes reflects this NYC connection but it is still cheaper than NY or NJersey.

[JayP88]

Northern Pa....some thing like bradford/tioga county or like wilkes-barre....I don't know to much of the northern part of the state, but I thought I might just try and help...

[RelocatingShea]

Thanks for the info i will look into it

[very involved]

Hi, Well My hubby travels to Englewood Nj everyday And I like to go into Manhatten often to see family. We are definetly under 2 hours to Manh. We live in Dingmans Ferry PA, Pike County. That is very north close to the tri state area. I jump over to Ny all the time. I came here because it is definetly cheaper then NY. Paid 160's for my four bedroom house and nice property. Also came for the best rated school, Deleware Valley. Don't know if that applies to you but my four adopted children love the school and are all getting straight A's. Many people in my comm. comute to Ny city but could never afford to live there. Just a suggestion in your search. Any more Questions feel free to ask. Good Luck!!
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[RelocatingShea]

Thank you very much

[rainrock]

Originally Posted by PlainJane

Look in Doylestown area-there is train service to NYC. The prices of homes reflects this NYC connection but it is still cheaper than NY or NJersey.

Doylestown's cost of living has more to do with the fact thats its in the heart of the Philadelphia metro and less to do with NYC. Yea , (Philadelphia) that little 6 million person metro that has been in the top 5 in population and job growth since this country began. Doylestown is 20 miles from Philly, 75 miles from NY but its New York that distinguishes the higher cost of living. Unreal.

[Livindoll]

You cannot even compare Philly to NYC...there's nothing like NYC, especially job wise. I'm sure Buck's county desirability is due to the excellent schools and the close proximity to NYC and Philly....

[jenny cap]

I am lookingto relocate from the North Shore of LI - don't want to be too far from here as all my family and friends are here. BUT we need a LESS EXPENSIVE way of life....

What are the taxes like in PIKES COUNTY??

[G27]

Hi, i'ved lived in new york all my life, but with a family and all we've decided to move to Pa any good advice on good places