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Stella Thompson best-worst

Things Duboistown needs to improve

Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $187,700 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Easton C.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a nurse who relocated here from New York about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Affordable housing options

Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Bugs and humidity in summer

Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are developing, gas is improving.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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