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Rent vs buy in Drexel Heights -what makes sense?
Hey folks, I've been here for 2 years and You can expect to pay around $1,285 for rent here. Rent is about $1,285/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $233,300, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Pros:
- Close to nature
- Diverse community
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Close to nature
- Diverse community
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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