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So, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $67,031, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $420,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Leo L.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a social worker who relocated here from Minneapolis about 15 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good internet infrastructure
- Strong sense of community

Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Limited entertainment options

Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is hit or miss.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Justin G.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Maya Allen
interesting, hadn't considered that
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