Hey, Household incomes average around $70,085 in Festus. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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addison_chef
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from San Francisco about 13 years ago. The main reasons were school and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are developing, gas is decent.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Sebastian Foster
I'm a HR manager and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is pretty good and there's always something going on.
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Cora
couldn't agree more
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Christian Gray
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from San Francisco about 4 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Rising rent and home prices
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are stable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Dylan Gutierrez
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much pricey but now it's challenging.
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Aubrey L.
glad someone said it
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Jameson Cruz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Maple Ridge. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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