Grayson M. best-worst Jun 19, 2025

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $364,700, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $364,700 on average. It's a a small town city with about 9,200 people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections

Cons:
- Cold winters
- Not very walkable
- Not enough green space
Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. 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. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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