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Thomas T.
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Medford is underrated, change my mind
Hello, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $2,477 for rent here. With a population of 59,062, Medford is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Medford sits at 201.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Not enough green space
Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Not enough green space
Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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