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Bennett G.
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Lawrence quality of life -am I missing something?
Been living here since 2013. With a population of 88,297, Lawrence is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 15.1%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $393,500, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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