Hey, Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 57,702, Bel Air South is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,666/month for a decent place. Median household income is $120,721, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Dylan R.
I've lived in Old Town for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good internet infrastructure
- The job market scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Definitely worth checking out..
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Delilah
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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mountain_waylon60
glad someone said it
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Mia L.
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much competitive but now it's tough.
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Scarlett Martinez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is nightlife. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Nora Roberts
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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