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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Maya Ramirez

Freelancing from New City -experience?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 5 months ago and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $2,395 for rent here. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,133 people. There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Grayson Clark

Is New City good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $618,500, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $174,479, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense...

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Maya Ramirez

Best neighborhoods to rent in New City?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from St. Louis and You can expect to pay around $2,395 for rent here. Rent is about $2,395/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for...

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tulsapapa2022

Is it worth buying in New City?

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $174,479, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $174,479 in New City. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks in advance! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough duri...

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Bella Robinson

What I wish I knew before living in New City

So, I'm originally from Seattle and Homes are going for about $618,500 on average. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Audrey Price

Living in New City -the reality

Hey, We're a young couple and Median household income is $174,479, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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tulsapapa2022

Top 5 things I love about New City

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 34,133, New City is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned?

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elizabeth_lover

Why I chose New City over bigger cities

The median home value here is around $618,500, which is pretty steep. Any advice would be great.

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Natalie B.

Biggest downsides of living in New City?

Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Audrey Price

Housing in New City compared to Baltimore

So, The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,133 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? There's a growing...

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John C.

Quick question about New City

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $618,500 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development....

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Aaliyah Myers

First time home buyer in New City

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -New City sits at 224.2 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Audrey Price

Working in New City -salaries realistic?

Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 34,133 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for New City? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Henry P.

Best neighborhoods in New City

I'm originally from Albuquerque and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,133 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Bella Robinson

Unpopular opinion about New City

OK so I work in finance and Household incomes average around $174,479 in New City. Homes are going for about $618,500 on average. With a population of 34,133, New City is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $618,500, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but st...

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Julian

Housing in New City compared to St. Louis

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 34,133, New City is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -s...

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Jonathan F.

Commute times in New City -how bad?

First post here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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