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Elena
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Affordable areas near Florence?
First post here. I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $174,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Lots of new development
- Strong sense of community
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
TIA! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Lots of new development
- Strong sense of community
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
TIA! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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