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Axel Lopez best-worst

Things Affton needs to improve

Alright, Been living here since 2024. Median household income is $77,337, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $77,337 in Affton. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
10 upvotes

6 Replies

Bennett Flores
Bought a house here in 2023 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
38 upvotes
roman_mama
I work in finance here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is tough. No regrets on my end..
36 upvotes
Evan Young
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
22 upvotes
Maya J.
Used to live on the East side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
20 upvotes
Harold H.
100%
12 upvotes
Colton Gonzalez
hard disagree but ok
6 upvotes
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