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Mia Robinson living

Living in El Campo -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 12,220, El Campo is a small town. Rent is about $973/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?
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Eva Young
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a accountant, 44, moved here 6 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Midtown and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Lots of new development happening
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Dating scene is rough
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The traffic situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for remote workers. tough vibes, walkable.
- Highland: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Phoenix, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $60K-$110K here.

**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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andrew_living
100%
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