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Gabriel Anderson housing

First time home buyer in Norwood

Longtime lurker here, I work in manufacturing and The median home value here is around $613,500, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance!
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Carter Wilson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a contractor, 38, moved here 10 years ago from San Diego. I've lived in Old Town and Westside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Active local events and festivals
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Property taxes are high
3. The community vibe situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for young professionals. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Westside: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from San Diego, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$90K here.

**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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