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Wyatt Evans living

Why I chose Freehold over bigger cities

I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 12,504 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Freehold sits at 232.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $401,900 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Strong sense of community

Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Limited nightlife
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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3 Replies

Sadie Nelson
I'm a sales manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
38 upvotes
Jose C.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
29 upvotes
Jacob Turner
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The pet-friendliness is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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