"For us, that meant leaving our large commuter town outside New York City - and all of its expenses and conveniences - for a small, rural town in the Catskill Mountains, about three hours north. We've always loved the Catskills for its outdoor activities, breathtaking landscapes, and quieter way of life. So, in January 2021, we sold our home on Long Island, New York, and relocated."
"The town we left behind had a population of 25,000 people, thousands of homes, busy roadways, a town center with restaurants, bars, and businesses, and a train line that took us straight to Manhattan within 40 minutes. Our new town has a population closer to 1,600, excluding the deer, groundhogs, and bears."
"I lived in New York City for seven years before moving to a nearby suburb. Then I moved to a small, rural town in Upstate New York during the COVID-19 pandemic. I've been surprised by some aspects of living here, such as the services, roads, and costs."
I lived in New York City for seven years, then moved to a suburb on Long Island before relocating to a small rural town in the Catskill Mountains in January 2021. My husband and I reevaluated priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic and left a large commuter town with 25,000 residents, busy roadways, and a 40-minute train to Manhattan. We chose the Catskills for outdoor activities, breathtaking landscapes, and a quieter way of life. Our new town has about 1,600 residents and abundant wildlife. There have been no regrets, but several surprises emerged over almost five years regarding services, roads, and costs.
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