Considering New Smyrna Beach vs New York -help me decide
I've been here for 19 years and Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Jace Allen
wish I knew this sooner
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Samuel Smith
hard disagree but ok
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Ellie Perez
glad someone said it
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Stella
I've lived in Springfield for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- The housing market scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Evan Torres
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in construction. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Camila M.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Lily Harris
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Good luck with whatever you decide..
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