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Is Lakewood getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $420,500, which is pretty steep. With a population of 63,034, Lakewood is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think?
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Brooklyn C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely decent and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Highland) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Hudson Garcia
haha yep pretty much
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