I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,341/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Azle sits at 102.3 per 100K. With a population of 13,734, Azle is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. 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. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Hunter Gonzalez
bump
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John Garcia
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
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Elena S.
Bought a house here in 2022 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Jack
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Leo R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
No regrets on my end..
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Mackenzie B.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 2 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Caleb Baker
accurate
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Hailey Cruz
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Lydia Gray
great question, following
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Arianna
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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