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Brooks Clark moving

Moving to Burton for work -advice?

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 29,529 people.
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Gerald M.
I've lived in Sunset for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Diverse dining options
- The public transit scene is surprisingly good

The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not a lot of cultural diversity

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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eli_soul
couldn't agree more
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Charles J.
yep
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river_carter89
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value housing market, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely solid and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Springfield) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Anna Jones
I'm a marketing manager and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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