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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Mackenzie Sanders

Planning a move to Ottawa -neighborhoods?

I'm a 51-year-old writer and The median home value here is around $144,500, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The sch...

2 replies 3 upvotes moving
Hudson Cook

Is Ottawa good for remote workers?

First post here. Homes are going for about $144,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Owen Stewart

Cost of living reality check -Ottawa

Hey everyone, With a population of 18,714, Ottawa is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 18,714 people. Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you...

7 replies 3 upvotes housing
Jose R.

Ottawa job market vs Tampa

Random thought, It's a a small town city with about 18,714 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Jose R.

Planning a move to Ottawa -neighborhoods?

First post here. I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $73,011, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 18,714, Ottawa is a small town. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugar...

5 replies 14 upvotes moving
Amelia Ward

Raising a family in Ottawa -thoughts?

The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Henry Rivera

Couple moving to Ottawa from out of state

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $73,011 in Ottawa. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to s...

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Jose R.

Internet providers in Ottawa?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $73,011 in Ottawa. Crime rate is something to consider -Ottawa sits at 149.6 per 100K. Median household income is $73,011, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is...

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Henry Rivera

Ottawa vs Tucson -which is better?

Random thought, Been living here since 2010. The median home value here is around $144,500, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

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Sophia Lee

Starting a business in Ottawa?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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