Brooks Harris best-worst Dec 1, 2025

We have two kids and Rent is about $838/month for a decent place. With a population of 3,462, New Hampton is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $159,200, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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