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Commute times in Brookhaven -how bad?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $36,269, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $111,500, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?
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Aurora Hughes
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The weather is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Anna P.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a real estate agent, 31, moved here 3 years ago from San Diego. I've lived in Midtown and Westside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Can feel isolated
3. The healthcare situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for couples. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Westside: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from San Diego, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$150K here.

**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Charlotte Kelly
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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