Alice Gomez living Oct 8, 2025

Random thought, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 62,986 people. The median home value here is around $338,600, which seems about average. Median household income is $94,208, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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