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Madelyn Lee
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The good and bad of living in East Orange
I'm originally from St. Louis and You can expect to pay around $1,372 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. Median household income is $59,872, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $315,500 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Growing food scene
- Easy commute
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. 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. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Growing food scene
- Easy commute
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. 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. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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