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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Leo White

Dog-friendly places in Oshkosh?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, bu...

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Victoria Mitchell

Remote worker thinking about Oshkosh

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $61,929, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

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Emily Turner

Healthcare options in Oshkosh?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 66,247 people. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $61,929 in Oshkosh. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perf...

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Declan

Anyone else love living in Oshkosh?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 66,247, Oshkosh is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $168,400 on average. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reason...

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Benjamin P.

Oshkosh is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $168,400 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school sy...

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Declan

Affordable areas near Oshkosh?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 66,247, Oshkosh is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $168,400 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. N...

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Lillian Baker

Best and worst neighborhoods in Oshkosh

Been living here since 2023. The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

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Victoria B.

Career opportunities in Oshkosh, WI

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $61,929 in Oshkosh. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks!

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Allison Brooks

Oshkosh is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 66,247, Oshkosh is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $168,400 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any help is appreciated. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarc...

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Silas Thomas

Just moved to Oshkosh, any tips?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 66,247, Oshkosh is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but s...

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John Cox

Starting a business in Oshkosh?

My partner and I are Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $61,929 in Oshkosh. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say...

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Elizabeth Williams

Freelancing from Oshkosh -experience?

Random thought, Just moved here 16 months ago and Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Would love some local perspective.

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Leo White

Working in Oshkosh -salaries realistic?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $61,929, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Victoria Mitchell

Pros and cons of Oshkosh after 10 years

First post here. I've been here for 15 years and The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experienc...

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Aiden W.

Housing in Oshkosh compared to Portland

Hello, Median household income is $61,929, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,247 people. Household incomes average around $61,929 in Oshkosh. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar si...

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Aiden W.

Moving to Oshkosh with kids -good idea?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $168,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Down...

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Aiden W.

Is Oshkosh good for remote workers?

Hello, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Allison Brooks

First time home buyer in Oshkosh

I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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milwaukeenative2023

Raising a family in Oshkosh -thoughts?

Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,247 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Lillian Baker

Oshkosh in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $61,929 in Oshkosh. You can expect to pay around $908 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots?

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Nova Edwards

Anyone else love living in Oshkosh?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Oshkosh sits at 284.4 per 100K. With a population of 66,247, Oshkosh is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cheers.

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Victoria B.

Day-to-day life in Oshkosh, WI

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $61,929 in Oshkosh. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies ...

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Marilyn G.

What surprised you most about Oshkosh?

Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely r...

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Luna M.

Moving to Oshkosh with kids -good idea?

Just moved here 11 months ago and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,247 people. Median household income is $61,929, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $168,400, which is actually reasonable. There's ...

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Victoria Mitchell

Rent in Oshkosh getting crazy

Alright, My partner and I are Median household income is $61,929, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. T...

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Andrew

Biggest downsides of living in Oshkosh?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Median household income is $61,929, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of wor...

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Amelia

Best coffee shops in Oshkosh?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Oshkosh sits at 284.4 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here?

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Leo White

Anyone else love living in Oshkosh?

Alright, Household incomes average around $61,929 in Oshkosh. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. ...

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