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Commute times in Conneaut -how bad?

Poverty rate is 19.9%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is concerning. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Bella Robinson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a electrician, 48, moved here 8 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in West and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The healthcare situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- West: Great for singles. decent vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$110K here.

**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Russell W.
Used to live on the The Heights side, now on the North side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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