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Ruby Kim
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Is Fort Carson still affordable?
Hello, I've been here for 11 years and Household incomes average around $61,783 in Fort Carson. It's a a small town city with about 18,447 people. You can expect to pay around $2,046 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good job market
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good job market
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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