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Rent vs buy in Camden -what makes sense?
Hey everyone, I'm retired and With a population of 71,471, Camden is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 25.6%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Strong sense of community
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. 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 school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Strong sense of community
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. 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 school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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