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Kathleen H.
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Raising a family in Grimes -thoughts?
Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Median household income is $104,497, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,156 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Homelessness issues downtown
- Not enough green space
It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Homelessness issues downtown
- Not enough green space
It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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