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Michael Morris
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Rent vs buy in Hollister -what makes sense?
Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 43,003 people. With a population of 43,003, Hollister is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Hollister sits at 282.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,846/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Poor road conditions
- Chain restaurants dominate
Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Poor road conditions
- Chain restaurants dominate
Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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