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Sophie Stewart moving

Moving to Otsego -what should I know?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Otsego sits at 80.7 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 21,358 people. The median home value here is around $367,200, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.
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proud_kai69
hmm interesting perspective
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Joseph Evans
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Owen Davis
Came here for work and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The safety is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Brooklyn Anderson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is decent in most areas.
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local_grace35
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.

I've been here 6 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Aiden Campbell
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.

I've been here 10 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is better than expected.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Hope this helps!.
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Brooklyn Gomez
Bought a house here in 2018 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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