Hello, Poverty rate is 18.9%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Kai Ross
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Parker P.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if cultural scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Audrey Brooks
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 11 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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