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Benjamin R.
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Rent vs buy in Monroe -what makes sense?
Hi all, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,984/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 9,466, Monroe is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low taxes
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Far from major airports
- Limited cultural events
The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low taxes
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Far from major airports
- Limited cultural events
The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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