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Effingham is underrated, change my mind
Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $65,718, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $696 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $166,700 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Close to nature
- Low taxes
- Easy commute
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Rising rent prices
- Not very walkable
Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Close to nature
- Low taxes
- Easy commute
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Rising rent prices
- Not very walkable
Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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