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Rent in Chambersburg getting crazy

Curious what people think. Just moved here 10 months ago and Homes are going for about $196,200 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $196,200, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 8.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Chambersburg sits at 279.2 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

Pros:
- Good job market
- Friendly people
- Close to nature
- Low taxes
- Good airport connections

Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Poor road conditions
Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Brooks D.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Hazel King
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's underrated for what you get.

Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in legal you might struggle.

People: Generally tough. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.

No regrets on my end..
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