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Stephanie M.
best-worst
Biggest downsides of living in Killeen?
Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $58,339 in Killeen.
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Samuel Diaz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Minneapolis about 15 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Minneapolis about 15 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Jonathan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in finance. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Definitely worth checking out..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in finance. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Jacob C.
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Downtown area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Silas
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Harper Martin
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely underrated and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Sunset) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely underrated and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Sunset) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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