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Lily Martinez
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Pros and cons of Mercer Island after 9 years
First post here. I'm originally from New York and Rent is about $2,464/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,464 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,884,200, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $202,359, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Sprawl everywhere
- Poor road conditions
Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. 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. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Sprawl everywhere
- Poor road conditions
Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. 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. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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