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Amelia K.
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Commute times in Dumfries -how bad?
So, I'm single, late 30s, and The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
13 upvotes
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Emilia Taylor
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
38 upvotes
Samuel Cook
Hot take but the quality of life is solid. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
37 upvotes
Hunter Miller
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Feel free to reach out with questions..
37 upvotes
Willow Richardson
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
30 upvotes
Hunter S.
I work in consulting here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
30 upvotes
Kaylee
literally same
26 upvotes
Audrey Edwards
bump
24 upvotes
Weston Reed
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Indian places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
18 upvotes
Colton Scott
honestly same experience here
12 upvotes
Mia Robinson
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Westside area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
10 upvotes
Aubrey Cooper
I've lived in North for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Pittsburgh, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- The walkability scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Pittsburgh, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- The walkability scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
9 upvotes
Andrew Bennett
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is challenging in most areas.
8 upvotes
Nolan Long
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much pricey but now it's decent.
0 upvotes