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Quinn Watson moving

Is Framingham worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 2 years and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective.
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Grace Lee
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Denver it's tough.
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Benjamin S.
noted, appreciate it
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Claire Cruz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Raleigh about 3 years ago. The main reasons were school and work.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate

Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are affordable, gas is tough.

Socially, the quality of life is solid. Hope this helps!.
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Mackenzie Perez
I work in hospitality here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is tough. Hope this helps!.
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Jace
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Leo Adams
as a local I can confirm
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Mia A.
haha yep pretty much
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