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Nolan Brooks
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Co-working spaces in Fort Myers?
I'm retired and Poverty rate is 12.3%, which is around average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Jace Hughes
I've lived in Fairview for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Close to major attractions
- The school system scene is tough
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Close to major attractions
- The school system scene is tough
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
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Natalie Allen
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Definitely worth checking out..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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sacramento_lucy
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much wild but now it's surprisingly good.
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Ava
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is solid.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is solid.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Definitely worth checking out..
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Weston
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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Daniel
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Jaxon P.
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great Southern places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Benjamin C.
accurate
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Claire Mendoza
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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