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Best restaurants in Ellensburg?

So, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $357,800 on average. It's a a small town city with about 18,913 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? 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. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Waylon Green
as a local I can confirm
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Greyson Alvarez
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Boston it's improving.
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indyvibes2021
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a chef, 37, moved here 2 years ago from Portland. I've lived in Meadowbrook and Uptown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The community vibe situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Meadowbrook: Great for young professionals. average vibes, walkable.
- Uptown: 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 Portland, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$70K here.

**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. 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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