Hey everyone, With a population of 11,753, Largo is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Grayson Taylor
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 3 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Sadie Patel
not my experience at all
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Eva Hernandez
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
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Leo W.
Moved here from Chicago about 14 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to weather but Hope this helps!.
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Silas M.
This.
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Miles Cooper
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in real estate. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Hope this helps!.
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Caleb Morris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Definitely worth checking out..
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urban_david20
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Delilah Kelly
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The dating scene is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Jordan Morgan
I've lived in East for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
- The nightlife scene is tough
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Isla Miller
great question, following
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Abigail R.
honestly same experience here
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Quinn Flores
Moved here from Nashville about 8 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to housing market but Definitely worth checking out..
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