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Hunter Thompson
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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 manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Good schools
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited nightlife
- Lack of diversity
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Good schools
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited nightlife
- Lack of diversity
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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