Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Foxborough sits at 198.5 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Serenity S.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (South) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Bella Anderson
yep
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Michael Roberts
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Alice Cruz
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Oliver R.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Angel C.
Bought a house here in 2024 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Cameron Walker
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 12 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Anna Rivera
Moved here from New York about 6 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Caroline Baker
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Benjamin Sanchez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Austin Brown
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely decent and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (The Heights) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Ryan Davis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
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