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Honest thoughts on life in New Baltimore

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $309,800, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $97,027 in New Baltimore. With a population of 12,060, New Baltimore is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up.

Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good schools
- Lots of new development
- Strong sense of community

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited public transit
- Hot summers
- Poor road conditions
People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Emma
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Catherine J.
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