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Lily Cox moving

What to expect moving to Gainesville?

Hi all, I'm retired and It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Arianna
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kennedy W.
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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