Okay but can we talk about how rare it is to hear “affordable” and “New York” in the same sentence? Because this little town is quietly existing like it missed the memo about sky-high prices. You walk around and nothing feels rushed or wildly overpriced.
A coffee doesn’t require a pep talk. Dinner out feels normal. Groceries don’t make you blink twice at the receipt. Houses have proper yards. Streets are calm. Neighbors chat like they actually have time.
It’s steady in a way that feels grounding, not sleepy. You start doing that mental maths thing in your head and suddenly it all… makes sense. This is the New York town where your budget finally gets to exhale…