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Commute times in Norwalk -how bad?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $2,010 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 91,375 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Nathan White
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much developing but now it's better than expected.
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Bennett Phillips
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value traffic, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely underrated and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (East) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Eva Flores
Used to live on the Lakewood side, now on the Fairview side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Lydia Garcia
bump
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Hailey W.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value weather, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely challenging and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Midtown) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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