oakland_peyton best-worst Feb 17, 2025

Curious what people think. We have two kids and The median home value here is around $272,800, which seems about average. Median household income is $95,757, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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