OK so I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $260,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Foley sits at 316.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $260,100, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Lydia J.
thanks for sharing
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Emily Scott
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kayden P.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 1 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Sofia D.
good to know, thanks
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Grace Howard
haha yep pretty much
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Reagan
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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