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Roman Campbell
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Unpopular opinion about El Centro
First post here. Homes are going for about $291,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $56,093, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $992 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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