Rent vs buy in Macclenny -what makes sense?

Jacob Evans Jan 26, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's underrated for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.

People: Generally tough. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: tough. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

Definitely worth checking out..

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Lori G. Jan 15, 2025

Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.

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Emily Miller Feb 8, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in construction you might struggle.

People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..

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Peyton Bennett Feb 4, 2025

+1

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Dominic King Feb 9, 2025

If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is better than expected in most areas.

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