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Mia Anderson best-worst

Things that make Bristol unique

So, I'm a college student here and With a population of 61,129, Bristol is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Autumn Wood
Hot take but it was the best decision I ever made. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Eliana Morales
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Autumn Jackson
thanks for sharing
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Aubrey J.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a teacher who relocated here from LA about 8 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and quality of life.

Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong sense of community

Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Bugs and humidity in summer

Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are wild, gas is solid.

Socially, I love the pace of life here. Hope this helps!.
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