portland_jonathan qa Feb 21, 2025

Born and raised here. It's a a small town city with about 13,137 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Dardenne Prairie sits at 71.8 per 100K. Median household income is $155,585, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $392,300 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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