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Nora J. housing

First time home buyer in Elon

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 11,325, Elon is a small town. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks for reading. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Brooklyn G.
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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