OK so I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 5,221 people. Median household income is $75,875, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Jack P.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Julian M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in marketing. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Elena Lewis
big facts right here
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Angel Richardson
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Old Town for 3 years. Moved from Dallas for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
retail is strong here. engineering is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is decent - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Old Town schools are surprisingly good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Winters are long and cold. Not very walkable outside downtown. And community vibe can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 6/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Natalie Perez
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in North area are decent. Kids love it here.
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