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What I wish I knew before living in Newark

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2015. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $58,920, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Ezra
literally same
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Emily Martinez
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great BBQ places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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chloe_kid
Bought a house here in 2022 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Matthew Nguyen
following this thread
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Autumn Turner
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Lisa W.
I've lived in Sunset for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Pittsburgh, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- The food scene scene is solid

The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Limited shopping options

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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