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Living in Markham -the reality
Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 11,434 people. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $52,364, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Friendly people
- Diverse community
- Strong sense of community
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Friendly people
- Diverse community
- Strong sense of community
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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