OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Aria D.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much competitive but now it's solid.
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Silas Nguyen
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much stable but now it's improving.
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dallas_aaliyah
Totally agree!
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Greyson Ortiz
it depends on the neighborhood
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Emmett Robinson
I've lived in Old Town for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The dating scene scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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