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Alice Adams
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The good and bad of living in Butte-Silver Bow
Hey, I relocated for work and Median household income is $57,633, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $225,100 on average. Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Lots of new development
- Strong sense of community
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- High property taxes
- Limited cultural events
- Not enough green space
Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Lots of new development
- Strong sense of community
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- High property taxes
- Limited cultural events
- Not enough green space
Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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