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Madelyn P.
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Why I chose Lacy-Lakeview over bigger cities
Curious what people think. With a population of 7,247, Lacy-Lakeview is a small town. Poverty rate is 12.2%, which is around average. Rent is about $865/month for a decent place. Median household income is $51,301, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Lack of diversity
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Lack of diversity
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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