Grayson Johnson moving Dec 2, 2025

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -New Brunswick sits at 467.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $316,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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