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Hannah Roberts best-worst

What Lake Odessa does better than anywhere else

Hello, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $71,157 in Lake Odessa. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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raised_madelyn57
it depends on the neighborhood
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Valentina Adams
Moved here from Austin about 1 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to cost of living but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Carter N.
Came here for school and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The healthcare is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Maya Campbell
big facts right here
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Kai Carter
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Portland about 2 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and weather.

Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities

Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown

Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is underrated.

Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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