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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Kai Stewart

Moving from Chicago to Arbutus next month

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. With a population of 20,869, Arbutus is a small town. Homes are going for about $296,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Arbutus sits at 1,338.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas...

3 replies 6 upvotes moving
Kai Stewart

Couple moving to Arbutus from out of state

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a small town city with about 20,869 people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

1 replies 6 upvotes moving
chicago_nathan

Anyone else love living in Arbutus?

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $1,238/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $296,800 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Pro...

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Theodore

Is Arbutus good for remote workers?

Random thought, My partner and I are Median household income is $97,215, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective.

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Hailey M.

Top 5 things I love about Arbutus

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $97,215, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Aurora

Things Arbutus needs to improve

I'm originally from Tucson and The median home value here is around $296,800, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work h...

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Aurora

Is Arbutus worth it salary-wise?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,238/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,238 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers. It'...

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Hailey M.

What's it really like living in Arbutus?

Rent is about $1,238/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Arbutus? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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chicago_nathan

Working in Arbutus -salaries realistic?

Random thought, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $296,800, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,238 for rent here. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of livi...

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Colton Hughes

Why I chose Arbutus over bigger cities

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $97,215, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $296,800, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $296,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Arbutus sits at 1,338.5 per...

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