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Elizabeth Martin
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The good and bad of living in Alexandria
Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,566 people. The median home value here is around $182,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $946 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Alexandria sits at 1,569.8 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Growing food scene
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Limited nightlife
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Growing food scene
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Limited nightlife
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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