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18 discussions from residents and visitors

ellie_chef

How much do you pay for rent in Leominster?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I ...

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Lucas H.

How is Leominster for outdoor activities?

First post here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,282/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely fr...

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Mackenzie

Relocating to Leominster, MA -pros and cons?

Hey, I work in consulting and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,697 people. Household incomes average around $81,556 in Leominster. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...

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Nora Lopez

Is public transit usable in Leominster?

We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,697 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

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Levi Roberts

Best companies to work for in Leominster?

First post here. I work in real estate and Median household income is $81,556, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, ...

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Lucas H.

Honest thoughts on life in Leominster

I've been here for 4 years and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used t...

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Oliver Brown

Leominster housing prices -when will it stop?

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $81,556, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $345,000, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

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Audrey G.

Best neighborhoods in Leominster

First post here. Median household income is $81,556, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,282 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,697 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let...

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Mason

Why I chose Leominster over bigger cities

Alright, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Leominster sits at 574.1 per 100K. With a population of 43,697, Leominster is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts.

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Mason

Is Leominster getting better or worse?

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective. TIA!

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Claire Reed

Most overrated things about Leominster

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $81,556 in Leominster. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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ruby_guy

Is Leominster still affordable?

I'm originally from Orlando and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,697 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improv...

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Levi Roberts

Unpopular opinion about Leominster

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $345,000 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Oliver Brown

Is Leominster getting better or worse?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,697 people. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? TIA! It's a v...

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Mason

Dog-friendly places in Leominster?

Hi all, Median household income is $81,556, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $81,556 in Leominster. You can expect to pay around $1,282 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Down...

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Nora Lopez

Is Leominster walkable?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $81,556 in Leominster. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,697 people. The median home value here is around $345,000, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sen...

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Audrey G.

Relocating to Leominster, MA -pros and cons?

It's a a smaller city city with about 43,697 people. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Claire Reed

How is Leominster for outdoor activities?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Leominster sits at 574.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $81,556 in Leominster. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,282/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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