Grocery stores in Alexander City -recommendations?
Alright, I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 14,686 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Alexander City sits at 544.1 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Ryan Howard
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much pricey but now it's solid.
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Chloe G.
same here
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jayden_dude
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Old Town area are solid. Kids love it here.
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Sophie Gonzalez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 28, moved here 11 years ago from Salt Lake City. I've lived in Lakewood and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The food scene situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Lakewood: Great for young professionals. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Salt Lake City, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $80K-$140K here.
**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Roman H.
I'm a teacher and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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Sadie Richardson
bump
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Elijah Reyes
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much affordable but now it's underrated.
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Sarah Mitchell
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Old Town area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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David M.
Bought a house here in 2019 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Lily R.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 39, moved here 10 years ago from Salt Lake City. I've lived in Springfield and Cedar Grove, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Great outdoor activities nearby
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Dating scene is rough
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The job market situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Springfield: Great for singles. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Cedar Grove: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Salt Lake City, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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