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35 discussions from residents and visitors

nycdude2021

Freelancing from Lacey -experience?

Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 57,088, Lacey is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's ...

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Gabriella Ramirez

Working in Lacey -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks in advance!

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Emmett T.

Is Lacey worth it salary-wise?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $427,900, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-depe...

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Grayson M.

Unpopular opinion about Lacey

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,088 people. Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,805 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-...

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Silas Hall

Affordable areas near Lacey?

Hi all, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work ...

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Silas Hall

Unpopular opinion about Lacey

Hello, I'm retired and Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? H...

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Liam Watson

The good and bad of living in Lacey

OK so We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $87,277 in Lacey. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 57,088, Lacey is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse...

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Rylee P.

Cost of living reality check -Lacey

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are...

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Silas Hall

How is Lacey for outdoor activities?

Random thought, Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $87,277 in Lacey. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I...

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nycdude2021

Lacey vs Cincinnati -which is better?

So, Homes are going for about $427,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,805 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Lydia Garcia

Cheapest neighborhoods in Lacey?

OK so I've been here for 15 years and Homes are going for about $427,900 on average. Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 57,088, Lacey is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot...

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Carson L.

Day-to-day life in Lacey, WA

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $87,277 in Lacey. Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,088 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

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Emmett T.

Honest thoughts on life in Lacey

I've been here for 18 years and Household incomes average around $87,277 in Lacey. Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $427,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,805 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciti...

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Quinn Anderson

Best companies to work for in Lacey?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is...

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Mateo Perez

Is Lacey worth it salary-wise?

Alright, With a population of 57,088, Lacey is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Thanks!

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Mia Williams

Is it worth buying in Lacey?

Alright, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,805 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lacey sits at 202.6 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a ...

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Gabriella Ramirez

Lacey in the winter -how bad?

Hello, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $427,900, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. The school ...

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Luke Flores

Is it worth buying in Lacey?

Hey, You can expect to pay around $1,805 for rent here. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated.

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Mason Sanchez

Top 5 things I love about Lacey

Hey, I'm retired and With a population of 57,088, Lacey is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $427,900, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Mateo Perez

Moving from San Francisco to Lacey next month

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. With a population of 57,088, Lacey is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $427,900 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or w...

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Luke Flores

Cost of living reality check -Lacey

I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Cameron Gomez

First time home buyer in Lacey

Crime rate is something to consider -Lacey sits at 202.6 per 100K. What are your go-to spots?

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Emma Scott

Considering Lacey vs Sacramento -help me decide

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. With a population of 57,088, Lacey is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,088 people. Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,805 for rent here. Night life is dece...

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Christian Flores

Best areas to explore in Lacey?

I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lacey sits at 202.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $427,900, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent pla...

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nycdude2021

What to expect moving to Lacey?

First post here. Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $427,900, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $87,277 in Lacey. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge ...

17 replies 11 upvotes moving
Lydia Garcia

Pros and cons of Lacey after 13 years

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2009. Household incomes average around $87,277 in Lacey. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...

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Ruby James

Best kept secrets of Lacey, WA

OK so The median home value here is around $427,900, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,805/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective.

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Alice Taylor

What Lacey does better than anywhere else

Hello, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit need...

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Mia Williams

Is Lacey walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 10 months ago and Median household income is $87,277, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $427,900 on average. There's a growing tech ...

1 replies 13 upvotes qa
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