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Moving to Clawson -what should I know?

Hey everyone, I'm a 33-year-old software engineer and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,253 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Clawson? Thanks in advance! The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. 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. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Autumn Brown
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Midtown. It's average for what you get.

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

People: Generally excellent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.

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

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Austin Anderson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Cedar Grove. It's average for what you get.

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

People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Camila Nguyen
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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