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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Genesis

Best and worst neighborhoods in Butler

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $815/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $112,500 on average. It's a a small town city with about 13,306 people. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's ...

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Genesis

Moving to Butler with kids -good idea?

Hi all, Military spouse here. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Paisley Castillo

Best hidden gems in Butler

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $112,500, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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indy_kinsley

Is Butler worth it salary-wise?

Hey, I've been here for 14 years and With a population of 13,306, Butler is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? Looking forward to hearing from you all. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Hunter F.

Best industries in Butler right now

Alright, I've been here for 8 years and With a population of 13,306, Butler is a small town. Household incomes average around $41,705 in Butler. Crime rate is something to consider -Butler sits at 379.8 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 13,306 people. The suburbs are where most families ...

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Jackson

What I wish I knew before living in Butler

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Rent is about $815/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from ...

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Genesis

What Butler does better than anywhere else

So, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Jackson

Is Butler good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $41,705 in Butler. With a population of 13,306, Butler is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not...

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Connor Cruz

Things that make Butler unique

Rent is about $815/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $41,705, which feels on the lower side for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks! It's a ver...

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Hunter Thompson

Is it worth buying in Butler?

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Butler sits at 379.8 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...

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