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Bennett Turner best-worst

Unpopular opinion about Lake Station

Hello, Poverty rate is 12.7%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $124,800 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Station sits at 180.8 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Ian Wright
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The safety is honestly solid and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
29 upvotes
Vivian W.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it exceeded my expectations. Compared to Tampa it's average.
15 upvotes
Sophia
This.
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