Julian J. living Dec 16, 2025

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 23.6%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $145,000, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $765/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 13,189 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Orangeburg sits at 662.9 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

Pros:
- Great weather
- Friendly people
- Close to nature

Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Limited cultural events
- Chain restaurants dominate
Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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