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Aubrey Peterson qa

Weekend activities in Fitchburg?

We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 31,566 people. Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Luna T.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Charlotte it's pretty good.
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Riley Brooks
wish I knew this sooner
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Madeline Hernandez
My experience has been mostly positive. it's been a really good experience overall. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
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Aurora Rogers
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value job market, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely tough and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Uptown) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Limited entertainment options.

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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Kaylee Cruz
Can confirm, been here 7 years.
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Lucas Price
I'm a lawyer and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Emma Johnson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is tough in most areas.
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