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Miles Harris best-worst

What surprised you most about Burlington?

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,030 for rent here. The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Diverse community
- Good healthcare facilities

Cons:
- Cold winters
- Limited nightlife
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
- Not enough green space
Anyone in a similar situation? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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7 Replies

Isabelle W.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a social worker, 28, moved here 2 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Highland and Cedar Grove, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The cost of living situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Highland: Great for families. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Cedar Grove: 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 Baltimore, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $90K-$100K 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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Luca B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Riverside. It's underrated for what you get.

Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in legal. If you're in construction you might struggle.

People: Generally improving. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Lily Parker
preach
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Brittany C.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a project manager, 34, moved here 1 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Pine Hills and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The safety situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for singles. tough vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Tampa, everything felt average. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$140K here.

**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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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Lily Parker
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Hudson Sanders
haha yep pretty much
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Mateo Cruz
facts
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