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Caleb Moore
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Honest thoughts on life in Glen Burnie
Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. Median household income is $88,291, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Low taxes
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited public transit
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Low taxes
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited public transit
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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