Aaron Reed living Jul 21, 2025

Hey, I'm a 22-year-old sales rep and The median home value here is around $411,100, which is pretty steep. With a population of 53,798, Colton is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,608/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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