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Rent vs buy in Jefferson -what makes sense?

So, Been living here since 2008. Median household income is $96,761, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $906 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Ryan Diaz
I work in government here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is tough. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Matthew N.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 12 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and a fresh start.

Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions

Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Summers can be brutally hot

Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are developing, gas is average.

Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Joseph Allen
bump
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Sadie Thomas
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want community vibe, then yeah this place is great. But if healthcare matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Isabella A.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much developing but now it's solid.
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Axel R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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