First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,771 people. Household incomes average around $45,829 in Marion. The median home value here is around $105,900, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Kaylee Castillo
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from San Francisco about 10 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Nice parks and green spaces
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are reasonable, gas is decent.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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josiah_vibes
bump
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Gabriel T.
couldn't agree more
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Aurora D.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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