Ethan Bennett housing Mar 23, 2025

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Gary sits at 554.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 29.0%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $975/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. 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.

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