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Kinsley R. moving

Moving to Amherst Town -what should I know?

So, Median household income is $65,938, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $454,000, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,472 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Camila Martinez
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Madison R.
seconding this
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Leah A.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Cedar Grove. It's improving for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: average. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Sophia Long
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much competitive but now it's better than expected.
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Hailey Nguyen
hmm interesting perspective
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