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Why I chose Ellicott City over bigger cities

I'm a 23-year-old electrician and It's a a smaller city city with about 73,737 people. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $157,891, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Owen Miller
I've lived in Oak Park for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The pet-friendliness scene is hit or miss

The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Urban sprawl is real

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kennedy Perez
Can confirm, been here 5 years.
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