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Freelancing from Concord -experience?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 44,219 people. Household incomes average around $83,701 in Concord. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Concord sits at 149.4 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Easton Wilson
Came here for family and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The food scene is honestly solid and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Brielle Jackson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's decent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in marketing. If you're in real estate you might struggle.

People: Generally average. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: solid. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

Hope this helps!.
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Josiah Diaz
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Tampa it's pretty good.
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Abigail White
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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