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What surprised you most about Milton?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $712,200 on average. The median home value here is around $712,200, which is pretty steep. With a population of 41,305, Milton is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

Pros:
- Good schools
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Poor road conditions
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
What are your go-to spots? Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Brielle Wright
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a project manager who relocated here from Miami about 3 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and cost of living.

Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good internet infrastructure

Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate

Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are developing, gas is solid.

Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Luke Cox
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a contractor who relocated here from Miami about 3 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.

Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good healthcare facilities
- Affordable housing options

Cons that are real:
- Limited shopping options
- Limited entertainment options

Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are developing, gas is tough.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
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