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Ezekiel Evans qa

Ensley in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,361 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Weston Walker
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value traffic, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely pretty good and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (South) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.

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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Easton G.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Boston it's better than expected.
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Alexander
haha yep pretty much
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Sarah White
yeah no that's not right
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Dylan R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aurora B.
haha yep pretty much
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Naomi Parker
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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