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Brooklyn White

Things that make Evansville unique

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot b...

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Judy A.

Working in Evansville -salaries realistic?

We're a young couple and Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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local_emma41

The good and bad of living in Evansville

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $949 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarc...

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Lillian Johnson

Things Evansville needs to improve

I'm originally from Tucson and Household incomes average around $52,251 in Evansville. With a population of 116K, Evansville is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $949 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level...

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Isla

Housing in Evansville compared to Dallas

Hello, Homes are going for about $129,100 on average. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is so...

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Isla

Best hidden gems in Evansville

Alright, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Homes are going for about $129,100 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The w...

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Carol E.

Is Evansville walkable?

So, I'm retired and Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $52,251 in Evansville. With a population of 116K, Evansville is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $129,100, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Co...

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Xavier Gomez

Is Evansville good for remote workers?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience? Night life is decent if you know the r...

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Ezekiel Moore

What Evansville does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $129,100, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 116K, Evansville is...

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Gloria W.

Housing market in Evansville right now

Hi all, I work in logistics and The median home value here is around $129,100, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The food scene here is sur...

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Lily R.

Day-to-day life in Evansville, IN

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and Homes are going for about $129,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would ...

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Easton M.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Evansville?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The subur...

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cincy_aaliyah

Moving to Evansville for work -advice?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $949 for rent here. Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. N...

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Evelyn Cooper

Best kept secrets of Evansville, IN

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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eli_mama

Best apartments in Evansville under ?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $52,251 in Evansville. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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eli_mama

Considering Evansville vs San Francisco -help me decide

Hello, I'm originally from Cincinnati and Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $949 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

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Lily R.

Best industries in Evansville right now

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $129,100, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are y...

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Carol E.

Evansville is underrated, change my mind

So, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $129,100 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wh...

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cincy_aaliyah

Living in Evansville -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse...

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Evelyn Cooper

What I wish I knew before living in Evansville

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $129,100 on average. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look...

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Lily R.

Remote worker thinking about Evansville

OK so Been living here since 2016. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the rig...

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Aria Stewart

Moving to Evansville for work -advice?

I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Peyton C.

Cost of living reality check -Evansville

I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 116K, Evansville is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $129,100, which i...

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Gloria W.

How is Evansville for outdoor activities?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $52,251 in Evansville. With a population of 116K, Evansville is a mid-size city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a...

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local_emma41

Moving from Seattle to Evansville next month

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?

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liam_living

Thinking about relocating to Evansville from Phoenix

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $949 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's...

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Ryan Rodriguez

How is the nightlife in Evansville?

Hey folks, I'm a 44-year-old physical therapist and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $129,100, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $52,251 in Evansville. Median household income is $52,251, which feels on...

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Nora T.

Job hunting in Evansville -tips?

Hey everyone, With a population of 116K, Evansville is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $129,100 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. TIA! It's a very car-dependent cit...

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Nora T.

Working remotely from Evansville

Alright, You can expect to pay around $949 for rent here. Median household income is $52,251, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 116K, Evansville is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Evansville sits at 612.6 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you ...

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