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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Nora Baker

Jamestown vs Indianapolis -which is better?

First post here. I've been here for 12 years and With a population of 28,401, Jamestown is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $755 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,401 people. Household incomes average around $44,878 in Jamestown. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

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Jackson Flores

Considering Jamestown vs Raleigh -help me decide

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Rent is about $755/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience?

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Silas Davis

Best companies to work for in Jamestown?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $79,100 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit ne...

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Silas Davis

Jamestown quality of life -am I missing something?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $44,878 in Jamestown. You can expect to pay around $755 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Eliana H.

Is Jamestown still affordable?

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $755 for rent here. Median household income is $44,878, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $79,100 on average. The median home value here is around $79,100, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a ...

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Adam Wilson

Weekend activities in Jamestown?

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $755 for rent here. Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Jamestown sits at 683.8 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingl...

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Silas Davis

What surprised you most about Jamestown?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Silas Davis

Rent vs buy in Jamestown -what makes sense?

We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $79,100, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Violet Moore

Job hunting in Jamestown -tips?

Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Isabella Rivera

Housing market in Jamestown right now

Alright, Just moved here 10 months ago and The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Median household income is $44,878, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 28,401, Jamestown is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growi...

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Easton Foster

Dog-friendly places in Jamestown?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $79,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Jamestown sits at 683.8 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Easton Foster

Anyone regret moving to Jamestown?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $755 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Jamestown sits at 683.8 per 100K. Homes are going for about $79,100 on average. Household incomes average around $44,878 in Jamestown. There's a real sense of commu...

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Violet Moore

Best apartments in Jamestown under ?

I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 28,401 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Jamestown sits at 683.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. W...

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Oliver Hall

Moving to Jamestown for work -advice?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Rent is about $755/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, ...

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Jace Thomas

Working in Jamestown -salaries realistic?

Hello, I work in real estate and The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffi...

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Nora Baker

Should I move to Jamestown or stay in Atlanta?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think?

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Adam Hill

Working remotely from Jamestown

First post here. I'm a 43-year-old sales rep and The median home value here is around $79,100, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance!

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Sebastian M.

Thinking about relocating to Jamestown from Pittsburgh

Hey, Rent is about $755/month for a decent place. With a population of 28,401, Jamestown is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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