Jayden G. best-worst Dec 28, 2025

Hi all, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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