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Raising a family in Dover-Foxcroft -thoughts?

I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 2,758 people. You can expect to pay around $880 for rent here. Homes are going for about $137,500 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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zoe_living
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Ruby Lee
I've lived in Sunset for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The walkability scene is challenging

The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited shopping options

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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