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Best neighborhoods in Carteret

You can expect to pay around $2,012 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Evelyn T.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Westside. It's better than expected for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Korean.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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phoenix_melanie
lol so true
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loving_zoe78
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.

I've been here 3 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Hope this helps!.
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Mateo White
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's pretty good for what you get.

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

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

Food: improving. Tons of options if you like seafood.

Definitely worth checking out..
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