Roman F. living Feb 25, 2026

First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $859 for rent here. Poverty rate is 26.9%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $47,600 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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