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Carol C.
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Things that make Grand Prairie unique
Hey, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,470 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 199K people. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Low crime in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
- Not enough green space
What would you do? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. 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. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Low crime in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
- Not enough green space
What would you do? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. 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. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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