Sign In Register
James W. best-worst

Things that make Jamestown unique

OK so My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Jamestown sits at 243.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $192,500, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $741 for rent here. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

Pros:
- Great weather
- Easy commute
- Strong sense of community

Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Hot summers
- Not very walkable
- Limited cultural events
- Chain restaurants dominate
Any help is appreciated. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
11 upvotes

2 Replies

Isaac Clark
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a teacher who relocated here from San Francisco about 1 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and a job opportunity.

Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Affordable housing options
- Good airport with direct flights

Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Bugs and humidity in summer

Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are growing, gas is tough.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
16 upvotes
Roy F.
We moved here with our family and I have mixed feelings honestly. Schools in North area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
16 upvotes
← Back to Jamestown Community