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Why I chose Homer City over bigger cities

Random thought, I've been here for 4 years and You can expect to pay around $699 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 1,716 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Kennedy O.
I've lived in East for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
- The community vibe scene is excellent

The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Bugs and humidity in summer

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
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Alexa Reed
Came here for family and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The pet-friendliness is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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