Olivia Ross moving May 6, 2025

First post here. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 457.3 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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