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Levi Phillips
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Is it worth buying in Cottonwood Heights?
Random thought, Median household income is $116,583, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $116,583 in Cottonwood Heights. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottonwood Heights sits at 158.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $641,900 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Cold winters
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Lack of diversity
What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Cold winters
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Lack of diversity
What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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