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La Plata, MD Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jordan Foster

Moving to La Plata with kids -good idea?

Hello, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -La Plata sits at 492.8 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighbo...

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Noah E.

First time home buyer in La Plata

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 10,470 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. It's not perfect, but t...

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Rylee Scott

Co-working spaces in La Plata?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $121,707, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 10,470 people. The median home value here is around $405,200, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for abou...

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Madelyn Edwards

Best companies to work for in La Plata?

I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 10,470 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Silas Collins

Things that make La Plata unique

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $405,200 on average. It's a a small town city with about 10,470 people. Crime rate is something to consider -La Plata sits at 492.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,483 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sens...

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Rylee Scott

La Plata in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, I'm retired and With a population of 10,470, La Plata is a small town. Median household income is $121,707, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. Property ta...

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detroit_angel

Quick question about La Plata

Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience?

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Aurora Peterson

Best coffee shops in La Plata?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 10,470 people. Homes are going for about $405,200 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor ar...

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