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Anna Harris
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Best and worst neighborhoods in Festus
Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 9 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Festus sits at 513.3 per 100K. Median household income is $70,085, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $206,200 on average. Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $70,085 in Festus. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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