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10 discussions from residents and visitors

John Brown

What surprised you most about Glasgow?

I work in engineering and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 19.5%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this?...

7 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Jean C.

Best restaurants in Glasgow?

The median home value here is around $147,700, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $42,417, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 19.5%, which is higher than I expected. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in...

6 replies 4 upvotes qa
Luna

Is Glasgow worth it salary-wise?

The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 19.5%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most famili...

11 replies 3 upvotes jobs
John Brown

Rent in Glasgow getting crazy

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Glasgow sits at 179.6 per 100K. With a population of 15,141, Glasgow is a small town. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

0 replies 12 upvotes housing
Addison Walker

Job market in Glasgow for tech?

It's a a small town city with about 15,141 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lo...

1 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Mia M.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Glasgow?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 19.5%, which is higher than I expected. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cheers. I'd say it's better for families than yo...

8 replies 14 upvotes housing
Jean C.

Glasgow is underrated, change my mind

Hey, With a population of 15,141, Glasgow is a small town. Rent is about $836/month for a decent place. Median household income is $42,417, which feels on the lower side for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech...

3 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Savannah P.

Just moved to Glasgow, any tips?

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $42,417, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 19.5%, which is higher than I expected. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work...

2 replies 3 upvotes moving
Luca C.

Rent vs buy in Glasgow -what makes sense?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $42,417 in Glasgow. The median home value here is around $147,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 15,141 people. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate i...

8 replies 12 upvotes housing
Jean C.

Is Glasgow a good place to live?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $836 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 15,141 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot ...

0 replies 11 upvotes living
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