Zoey B. jobs May 25, 2025

Been living here since 2008. It's a a small town city with about 10,162 people. The median home value here is around $422,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 10,162, Astoria is a small town. Household incomes average around $70,043 in Astoria. Homes are going for about $422,400 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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