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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Katherine

Relocating to Largo, FL -pros and cons?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $208,500, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes s...

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Cameron Green

First time home buyer in Largo

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs?

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Audrey Lewis

Biggest downsides of living in Largo?

Hello, We're a young couple and With a population of 82,506, Largo is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Emmett Johnson

What Largo does better than anywhere else

Alright, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Leo Campbell

Couple moving to Largo from out of state

So, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Largo sits at 383.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $60,465, which feels about average for the area. Public transit ne...

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Adrian A.

Planning a move to Largo -neighborhoods?

I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $60,465, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. Traffi...

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Katherine Gutierrez

Moving to Largo with kids -good idea?

OK so I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,482/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a...

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omaharider2020

Best kept secrets of Largo, FL

Alright, Been living here since 2011. Median household income is $60,465, which feels about average for

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Katherine Gutierrez

Working in Largo -salaries realistic?

Hello, I've been here for 16 years and With a population of 82,506, Largo is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $60,465 in Largo. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ye...

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Camila Allen

Housing in Largo compared to Kansas City

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input.

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raised_peyton18

What I wish I knew before living in Largo

Just moved here 11 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Largo sits at 383.7 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but st...

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Adrian A.

Moving to Largo -what should I know?

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,482/month for a decent place. With a population of 82,506, Largo is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $208,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Largo sits at 383.7 per 100K. The city has invested ...

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Cameron Green

Moving from Chicago to Largo next month

My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $60,465 in Largo. Homes are going for about $208,500 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots?

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Jordan Brown

Is Largo worth it salary-wise?

Alright, Rent is about $1,482/month for a decent place. With a population of 82,506, Largo is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $60,465 in Largo. Homes are going for about $208,500 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of communit...

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Janice N.

Rent prices in Largo getting crazy

Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Largo? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1482 for a 2BR which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.

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Alexa Martinez

Healthcare options in Largo?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Largo? Thanks in advance! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be r...

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Ryan R.

What Largo does better than anywhere else

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,482 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Largo? There's a real sense of com...

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Jayden C.

Largo quality of life -am I missing something?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,482 for rent here. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

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Camila Kim

Largo is underrated, change my mind

OK so I've been here for 11 years and You can expect to pay around $1,482 for rent here.

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Luna H.

Largo quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, I work in legal and It's a a smaller city city with about 82,506 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Largo sits at 383.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which...

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Emmett Johnson

Best neighborhoods to rent in Largo?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Rent is about $1,482/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Largo sits at 383.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

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Camila Kim

Internet providers in Largo?

I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,482/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene w...

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Camila Kim

Moving to Largo for work -advice?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Largo sits at 383.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,506 people. You can expect to pay around $1,482 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. ...

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Luna Long

Is public transit usable in Largo?

First post here. I've been here for 17 years and Household incomes average around $60,465 in Largo. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improve...

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Leo Campbell

The good and bad of living in Largo

Alright, Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Katherine

Starting a business in Largo?

Median household income is $60,465, which feels about average for the area. Does this match your experience?

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Katherine

Couple moving to Largo from out of state

With a population of 82,506, Largo is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $208,500 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. Any help...

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