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Daniel Reyes best-worst

Best and worst neighborhoods in Arlington

The median home value here is around $492,600, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,764 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks in advance! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Ezra
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's hit or miss for what you get.

Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in government you might struggle.

People: Generally tough. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Southern.

Hope this helps!.
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Benjamin B.
haha yep pretty much
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Carson Rivera
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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