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Things Flourtown needs to improve

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 4,810 people. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,744/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $482,300 on average. Median household income is $144,634, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

Pros:
- Lots of new development
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events
- Good airport connections

Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Lucy Thompson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Joshua Collins
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Ryan O.
exactly what I was thinking
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Everly Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 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 2-bed in Uptown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in government. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like craft beer.

Hope this helps!.
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Anna Green
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much growing but now it's improving.
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omaha_parker
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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James Ortiz
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Piper W.
Can confirm, been here 15 years.
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Michael C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value weather, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely solid and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Springfield) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.

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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Connor Ward
lol so true
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Everett Morris
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Fairview area are solid. Kids love it here.
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