Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Detroit Lakes sits at 149.5 per 100K. Median household income is $62,123, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Luna M.
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Ava
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much pricey but now it's decent.
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Olivia
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Chicago about 11 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are manageable, gas is decent.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Mia Ross
Moved here from New York about 12 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to housing market but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Alice W.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is improving in most areas.
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