Greyson Alvarez moving Dec 15, 2025

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,085/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $324,400, which seems about average. Median household income is $56,025, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for New Bedford? The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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