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Ian P.
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Rent vs buy in Belvedere -what makes sense?
I'm originally from San Diego and Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $120,400, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Belvedere sits at 129.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $120,400 on average. Household incomes average around $57,933 in Belvedere. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Rising rent prices
- Homelessness issues downtown
It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Rising rent prices
- Homelessness issues downtown
It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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