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Is Montecito getting better or worse?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Montecito sits at 332.3 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Montecito?
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Angel Richardson
spot on
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Luke S.
spot on
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Charlotte Gutierrez
this is the way
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Luca Ruiz
Saving this thread
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Jace Kim
lol so true
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Ezekiel Morgan
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The public transit is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Lori E.
not my experience at all
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Quinn Perez
I've lived in Lakewood for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
- The walkability scene is challenging

The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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