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Aurora Gray
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Is it worth buying in El Monte?
Longtime lurker here, With a population of 107K, El Monte is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,677/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low crime in most areas
- Strong sense of community
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Limited nightlife
- Boring for young people
- Poor road conditions
- Not enough green space
Let me know your thoughts. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low crime in most areas
- Strong sense of community
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Limited nightlife
- Boring for young people
- Poor road conditions
- Not enough green space
Let me know your thoughts. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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