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Natalie Rodriguez living

Pros and cons of Lancaster after 8 years

My partner and I are Household incomes average around $63,902 in Lancaster. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Ariana Rogers
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value safety, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely decent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (North) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.

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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Nicholas Cooper
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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