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I'm thinking about moving to N.Y.C. in a couple months, and would just like to know about some surrounding suburbs outside of the city that I could take a train into the city but come back home to the suburbs? My budget is about $1800- $2100/ month.
If your budget is for rent... then consider White Plains. Express train to Grand Central in ~ 40 mins. Worked great for me. I also like Rye. Both are in Westchester county.
cityboi757, in case you are unfamiliar with the local geography:
What people refer to colloquially as "towns" are actually villages and hamlets, which are within actual towns; and, because villages and hamlets are referred to as "towns", then, many times, the error is compounded when actual towns are referred to as "townships".
Also, many colloquially refer to a "downtown business district" in a hamlet as a "village".
When you do find a place that you like, you can find out in which community (city, village or CDP) that place is actually located, which is oftentimes different from the community named in that place's mailing address, by using the Census Bureau's online address search function. (CDP or Census Designated Place is the Census Bureau equivalent for a hamlet in "New Yawk".)
I'm thinking about moving to N.Y.C. in a couple months, and would just like to know about some surrounding suburbs outside of the city that I could take a train into the city but come back home to the suburbs? My budget is about $1800- $2100/ month.
Apartment. I'd like to be on the mainland and sort of a urban setting but away from the overpopulated city. I think White Plains looks nice!
Yes, WP has changed quite a bit. They even have a Ritz Carlton Res there right now for God's sake. City Center is nice. I used to walk to Walmart (with Target across the street) and Stop'n Shop to do grocery shopping. Quick access to New England too. One word of caution though is that the new apt complexes out there tend to charge high rents for lowsy services. PM if you like, and I will tell you which to avoid. But of course it's up to you. I just don't want you to commit the same mistake that I did. If you don't mind living in an apt in a house, there are plenty available on pennysavers.
For NJ.... you can check towns like Montclair, Westfield and Morristown which have a bit of their own scene, but still the suburbs. Not sure what kind of commute you are looking for.
What about a place like Forest Hills Queens?
Your budget actually gives you a LOT of options in my opinion. (Are you considering the price of the train as well?)
I'm thinking about moving to N.Y.C. in a couple months, and would just like to know about some surrounding suburbs outside of the city that I could take a train into the city but come back home to the suburbs? My budget is about $1800- $2100/ month.
Virtually, every suburb of NYC fits the parameters above. If there isn't direct train service, then there's bus service. If the train isn't in walking distance and is a couple towns over, then you can drive to a train station and park.
You need to be more specific in your needs or desires. Working class, upper class, trendy, liberal, conservative, many young families, singles, nightlife, etc?
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sort of a urban setting
From the above, perhaps what you want is to live in one of the Boroughs of the city, such as Queens, Brooklyn, or even Staten Island.
Your price range is good for a nice 1 bdrm virtually anywhere in or surrounding the city, except Manhattan---where you don't want anyway.
I'd go with White Plains based on what you said. Stamford, CT may work for you as well.
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Understanding the geography of "New Yawk"
If you don't mind living in an apt in a house, there are plenty available on pennysavers.
