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Top 5 things I love about Manitowoc

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,553 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Isaiah
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Four distinct seasons
- The public transit scene is tough

The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited entertainment options

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Levi
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The cost of living is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Jason F.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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