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Mackenzie Rogers
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Worst things about Middlesex nobody talks about
Hey everyone, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 14,518, Middlesex is a small town. The median home value here is around $414,600, which is pretty steep. It's a a small town city with about 14,518 people. You can expect to pay around $1,493 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Growing food scene
- Good schools
- Diverse community
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Rising rent prices
- Limited dining options
- Limited cultural events
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Growing food scene
- Good schools
- Diverse community
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Rising rent prices
- Limited dining options
- Limited cultural events
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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