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The good and bad of living in Bemidji
You can expect to pay around $1,004 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bemidji sits at 533.8 per 100K. Median household income is $53,850, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $53,850 in Bemidji. It's a a small town city with about 15,490 people. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Growing food scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
Am I overthinking this? Cheers. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Growing food scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
Am I overthinking this? Cheers. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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