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Pros and cons of Lebanon after 1 years

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $359,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $71,320 in Lebanon. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,951 people. Median household income is $71,320, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

Pros:
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Good schools
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Not very walkable
Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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mountain_thomas50
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Caroline G.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Pittsburgh it's hit or miss.
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Luke R.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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