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Commute times in Berkeley -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Quinn Bailey
I'm a pharmacist and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is pretty good and there's always something going on.
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Jacob A.
Used to live on the Uptown side, now on the Oak Park side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Ezekiel Morgan
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. No regrets on my end..
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