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Jean G. moving

Moving to Elmira with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $88,200, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Julie O.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much pricey but now it's improving.
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Daniel Rivera
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madeline_soul
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value food scene, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely tough and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Fairview) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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