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Dominic N.
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Best kept secrets of Aurora, CO
Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Median household income is $84,320, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $444,500, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,759/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,759 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Does this match your experience? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Does this match your experience? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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