Just moved here 3 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Atkins sits at 69.7 per 100K. With a population of 2,347, Atkins is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Gianna M.
great question, following
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Julian Turner
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Landon Martin
bump
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cool_evan7
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if cultural scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Adrian Ruiz
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The school system is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Madeline L.
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Thai places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Thomas R.
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is traffic. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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