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Luna Wright
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Things Flower Mound needs to improve
Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,221 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Flower Mound sits at 54.4 per 100K. Rent is about $2,221/month for a decent place. Median household income is $157,737, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Homelessness issues downtown
Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Homelessness issues downtown
Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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