Lillian Allen best-worst Jun 28, 2025

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Hermon sits at 449.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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