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Unpopular opinion about East Palo Alto

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Any advice would be great.
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Kai Adams
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely improving and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Reagan S.
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Asian places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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miami_cameron
facts
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