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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 know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Kayden H.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely underrated and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (East) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Can feel isolated.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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philly_asher
100%
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Adrian
100%
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Ava Moore
not my experience at all
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Michael M.
same here
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David Carter
This.
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