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Not A Lot To Recommend Selden, New York User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Selden, New York is like living in a town where you know you are only going to be there temporarily because you want to move on to a better place as soon as you can. Even the best areas in Selden are comprised of older homes that all seem to need a bit of repair or a fr ...Read More esh coat of paint. The school system has a very low graduation rate. Crime is becoming a concern as the numbers creep up. There is no public transportation so if you do not drive, like me, things can be a bit difficult. Over the last few years, the job market has taken quite a plunge.

As for entertainment or any type of nightlife, those are pretty nonexistent as well. Aside from a couple of escape room experiences (Padlocked Inc. and The Escape Room Game), The Pennysaver Ampitheater (security has even become an issue here!), and Tiki Action Park entertainment center, you're pretty much stuck at home with Netflix. A few local shops and fast-food places, but nothing you won't find in any other "just passing through" town. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Selden? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Selden Dog Park
      Covair Lane Park
      Rose Caracappa Memorial Park
      Grand Prix Amusement Park
      Middle Country Park
      Hawkins-Ruland Park
      Veterans Ballfield Park
      Gary Adler Park

      Entertainment

      Shea Theater
      MovieLand Cinemas
      The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill
      Country Fair
      PJ Cinemas
      Regal Ronkonkoma
      Island 16 Cinema de Lux

      Food & Drink

      Bene Pizzeria
      Subway
      School Store
      Burger King
      Subway
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Subway

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Selden? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Selden.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Selden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

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