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Claire G. living

Hellertown is underrated, change my mind

I'm a college student here and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Ariana Edwards
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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Kai Miller
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Uptown area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Peyton Taylor
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Emmett Torres
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Pittsburgh, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- The healthcare scene is average

The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Dating scene is rough

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Victoria Jimenez
haha yep pretty much
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Carter R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Downtown. It's excellent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.

People: Generally better than expected. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Savannah M.
hmm interesting perspective
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