Luke Lopez living Sep 4, 2025

Random thought, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $271,700 on average. Median household income is $120,539, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $271,700, which seems about average. It's a a small town city with about 10,815 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

Pros:
- Great weather
- Good schools
- Close to nature

Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Not enough green space
Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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