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What Brookline does better than anywhere else
Random thought, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,804 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Boring for young people
What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Boring for young people
What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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