Hey folks, Rent is about $766/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $99,600, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $51,957 in Larned. With a population of 3,328, Larned is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Strong sense of community
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Cold winters
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Anyone in a similar situation? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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theodore_dude
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 11 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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vegasrunner2023
same here
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Christian Castillo
Can confirm, been here 9 years.
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Ezra C.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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James
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in The Heights. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hazel Edwards
big facts right here
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Nathan Reyes
big facts right here
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Brittany M.
as a local I can confirm
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mesa_willow
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Rylee G.
lol so true
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Aaliyah Flores
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in education. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Indian.
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