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Studio apartments in Blasdell -options?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Nicholas M.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Phoenix about 14 years ago. The main reasons were school and a fresh start.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not very walkable outside downtown

Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.

Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Madelyn S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Midtown. It's underrated for what you get.

Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in finance. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally solid. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jonathan J.
Bought a house here in 2022 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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