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Cameron Morales best-worst

Things Calabasas needs to improve

So, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Calabasas sits at 145.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is concerning. Median household income is $157,938, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to.

Pros:
- Good job market
- Easy commute
- Walkable downtown

Cons:
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. 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. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. 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. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Thomas James
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's underrated for what you get.

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

People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Thai.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Gabriel Hughes
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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