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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jose P.

What to expect moving to Bluffton?

Hey folks, With a population of 31,323, Bluffton is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be...

0 replies 17 upvotes moving
portland_carson

Bluffton housing prices -when will it stop?

Random thought, Rent is about $2,187/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

8 replies 6 upvotes housing
Silas Castillo

Affordable areas near Bluffton?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Bluffton sits at 185.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

6 replies 4 upvotes housing
Wesley Myers

Bluffton in the winter -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so ...

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Ezekiel R.

Best apartments in Bluffton under ?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Atlanta and Crime rate is something to consider -Bluffton sits at 185.4 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It...

2 replies 6 upvotes housing
Gianna Gomez

Life in Bluffton as a young professional

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bluffton sits at 185.4 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated.

29 replies 23 upvotes living
Adam Lee

Top 5 things I love about Bluffton

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,187 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What nei...

15 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Jose P.

What Bluffton does better than anywhere else

Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,187/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

13 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Maverick Hill

Bluffton quality of life -am I missing something?

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $105,463 in Bluffton. You can expect to pay around $2,187 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of living is definitely rising, b...

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Ezekiel R.

Moving to Bluffton with kids -good idea?

Hello, Rent is about $2,187/month for a decent place. Thanks in advance! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Emma M.

Top 5 things I love about Bluffton

Hey, Median household income is $105,463, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $444,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $444,500, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night ...

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Adam Lee

Moving to Bluffton with kids -good idea?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Bluffton sits at 185.4 per 100K. Rent is about $2,187/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system vari...

6 replies 23 upvotes moving
Maverick Hill

Pros and cons of Bluffton after 2 years

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $2,187 for rent here. With a population of 31,323, Bluffton is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,323 people. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to....

2 replies 21 upvotes living
Liam D.

What surprised you most about Bluffton?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $105,463 in Bluffton. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of...

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Kevin H.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Bluffton?

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bluffton sits at 185.4 per 100K. Rent is about $2,187/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $444,500 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your t...

3 replies 11 upvotes housing
Adam Lee

Best apartments in Bluffton under ?

Hey, Household incomes average around $105,463 in Bluffton. Rent is about $2,187/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Bluffton sits at 185.4 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are ...

12 replies 9 upvotes housing
Gianna Gomez

Bluffton is underrated, change my mind

So, I'm originally from Minneapolis and With a population of 31,323, Bluffton is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here?

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portland_carson

Worst things about Bluffton nobody talks about

Hey folks, I've been here for 3 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 31,323 people. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

6 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
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