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Aubrey R.
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Anyone else love living in Abilene?
Hey everyone, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $136,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Abilene sits at 160.4 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Not very walkable
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Not very walkable
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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