Hey folks, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 54,487 people. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $380,100, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Everett Robinson
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ralph W.
hmm interesting perspective
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Hudson H.
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Adrian J.
glad someone said it
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Declan Gray
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Seattle it's excellent.
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Skylar Mendoza
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Dylan J.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The walkability is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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