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Oliver B.
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Most overrated things about Norman
Hey folks, I've been here for 5 years and Average temperature is around 63°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $65,060 in Norman. Rent is about $1,064/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Norman sits at 267.8 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- High property taxes
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- High property taxes
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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