Mateo T. best-worst Jan 14, 2026

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2021. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,401 people. Rent is about $1,404/month for a decent place. Median household income is $107,822, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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