Woodside, NY

The Good

• ✓Walker's paradise with a 90 walk score and bike score of 80
• ✓Excellent transit (score 67) and only 12 minutes to Midtown
• ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
• ✓High-rated schools (average 7.3 out of 10)

Real Talk

• !Median home price (~$646k) far exceeds the median household income (~$72k)
• !Most of the housing is renter‑occupied (about 70%) so buying is difficult for many
• !Parking is scarce and expensive, both for streets and garages
• !Noise from surrounding streets and transit can be high, especially during rush hour
• $High parking permits and garage fees
• $NYC property taxes and association fees can add 1‑2% of home value annually
• $Utility costs (heat, water, electricity) tend to be higher than in suburbs

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