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Ian C.
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Rent vs buy in Hillsdale -what makes sense?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $169,862 in Hillsdale. The median home value here is around $656,800, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Close to nature
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. 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. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Close to nature
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. 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. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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