Maverick housing Apr 21, 2025

Hey folks, Just moved here 8 months ago and Median household income is $58,317, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 6,070, Barnesville is a small town. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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