Clara Edwards moving Jun 9, 2025

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Iona sits at 143.4 per 100K. Rent is about $1,908/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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