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Ezekiel Brooks
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The good and bad of living in Oswego
Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,463 people. Median household income is $119,881, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Oswego sits at 64.2 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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