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Ellie J.
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Worst things about Flagstaff nobody talks about
My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,555/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Flagstaff sits at 489.3 per 100K. Median household income is $68,041, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Low crime in most areas
- Good schools
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Low crime in most areas
- Good schools
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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