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Elizabeth Stewart best-worst

What Lyndonville does better than anywhere else

I've been here for 19 years and The median home value here is around $290,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,083/month for a decent place. With a population of 1,229, Lyndonville is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to.

Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Strong sense of community
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections

Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Far from major airports
- Homelessness issues downtown
Am I overthinking this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. 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. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Everly
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a contractor who relocated here from Seattle about 15 years ago. The main reasons were work and a fresh start.

Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community

Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited entertainment options

Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are manageable, gas is solid.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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