Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Blanding sits at 165.2 per 100K. With a population of 3,303, Blanding is a small town. You can expect to pay around $869 for rent here. Homes are going for about $225,000 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Luke Ramirez
My experience has been mostly positive. it's exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Valentina Clark
wish I knew this sooner
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wild_levi57
it depends on the neighborhood
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isla_guy
Used to live on the The Heights side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Valentina Evans
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in finance. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
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