Military spouse here. With a population of 2,161, Lusby is a small town. The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. Median household income is $130,543, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.
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colton_local
My experience has been mostly positive. it's exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Quinn Torres
not my experience at all
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Nathan C.
100%
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Evan Hughes
I'm a writer and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Ellie Reed
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Amelia Nguyen
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Maverick Ortiz
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Minneapolis it's underrated.
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Hannah Y.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 5 years ago. The main reasons were school and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is better than expected.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Naomi Young
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great BBQ places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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