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What Apple Valley does better than anywhere else
Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Apple Valley sits at 457.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 75,478, Apple Valley is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Limited dining options
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Limited dining options
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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