With a population of 23,521, East San Gabriel is a small town. Homes are going for about $955,000 on average. It's a a small town city with about 23,521 people. Rent is about $1,912/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Noah S.
100%
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Aubrey Jackson
I've lived in Midtown for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of new development happening
- The public transit scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ezra R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from LA about 14 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Winters are long and cold
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. No regrets on my end..
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