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Is Kent still affordable?

With a population of 27,190, Kent is a smaller city. Median household income is $42,524, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Nathan Carter
as a local I can confirm
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