Matthew moving Feb 17, 2025

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 23.2%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a small town city with about 2,811 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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