Isla Davis moving Apr 30, 2025

OK so I work in tech and With a population of 9,023, Benton Harbor is a small town. The median home value here is around $75,500, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 42.3%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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