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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Emmett

Moving to Damascus with kids -good idea?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

2 replies 4 upvotes moving
Rylee A.

Damascus job market vs Orlando

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $496,500, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,665/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system var...

2 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Angel Watson

Is Damascus worth it salary-wise?

So, With a population of 16,864, Damascus is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community ...

1 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Emmett

Is Damascus a good place to live?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $496,500, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

1 replies 3 upvotes living
Nora W.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Damascus?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

14 replies 2 upvotes housing
Angel Watson

Is Damascus still affordable?

So, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,665/month for a decent place.

9 replies 0 upvotes housing
Roman Wright

Best kept secrets of Damascus, MD

The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is dec...

2 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Hailey Carter

Damascus in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $496,500 on average. The median home value here is around $496,500, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. TIA!

1 replies 10 upvotes qa
Dominic H.

Healthcare options in Damascus?

Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

0 replies 2 upvotes qa
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