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Brooklyn J. moving

Moving to Harrisburg -what should I know?

Hey, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $121,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Harrisburg sits at 900.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $47,783 in Harrisburg. Rent is about $996/month for a decent place. With a population of 50,092, Harrisburg is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. 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. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Emilia Foster
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Maple Ridge. It's challenging for what you get.

Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Korean.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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