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Isabella Howard
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Pros and cons of Olivette after 11 years
With a population of 8,539, Olivette is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Olivette sits at 204.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $105,898, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Strong sense of community
- Active local events
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Lack of diversity
- Poor road conditions
- Homelessness issues downtown
What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Strong sense of community
- Active local events
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Lack of diversity
- Poor road conditions
- Homelessness issues downtown
What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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