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Leah Myers best-worst

What surprised you most about Lee's Summit?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Dallas and Rent is about $1,382/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,382 for rent here. Homes are going for about $313,200 on average. With a population of 103K, Lee's Summit is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Growing food scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- Plenty of shopping options

Cons:
- Hot summers
- High property taxes
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Julian Morris
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.

I've been here 7 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is underrated.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Liam Morris
I work in manufacturing here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is underrated. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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