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Studio apartments in Avenal -options?

Been living here since 2024. Crime rate is something to consider -Avenal sits at 531.1 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Paisley Price
same here
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desert_amelia89
facts
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Camila S.
yep
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Alexa Perez
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Skylar Collins
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a project manager who relocated here from Miami about 10 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and my partner's job.

Pros I've experienced:
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
- Diverse dining options

Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Road conditions need improvement

Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are established, gas is average.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Logan
been saying this for years
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indy_andrew
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Southern places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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