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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Adam Martin

Best neighborhoods to rent in Broadlands?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Joseph Hill

Is Broadlands a good place to live?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 14,673, Broadlands is a small town. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of commun...

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Logan W.

Freelancing from Broadlands -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 19 years and Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $235,491 in Broadlands. With a population of 14,673, Broadlands is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has i...

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Logan W.

Moving to Broadlands with kids -good idea?

I've been here for 9 years and Rent is about $2,549/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Logan W.

Moving from Los Angeles to Broadlands next month

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 1 months ago and Rent is about $2,549/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services....

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Ava

Anyone work in healthcare in Broadlands?

Just moved here 13 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Broadlands sits at 118.6 per 100K. Median household income is $235,491, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think?

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Willie L.

Is Broadlands walkable?

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Broadlands sits at 118.6 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Ava

Pros and cons of Broadlands after 8 years

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $859,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Broadlands sits at 118.6 per 100K. With a population of 14,673, Broadlands is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I...

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Leo Morris

Affordable areas near Broadlands?

So, I've been here for 2 years and Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Broadlands sits at 118.6 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the communit...

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Elizabeth S.

Studio apartments in Broadlands -options?

My partner and I are With a population of 14,673, Broadlands is a small town. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. The city ha...

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