sf_nicholas moving Apr 6, 2025

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 38,988 people. The median home value here is around $352,300, which seems about average. Median household income is $98,522, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Navarre sits at 340.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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