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Should I move to Fort Madison or stay in Portland?
Alright, Just moved here 11 months ago and The median home value here is around $95,900, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $95,900 on average. It's a a small town city with about 10,221 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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