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Jose R. moving

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 sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Zoe Jackson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to Phoenix it's better than expected.
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Wesley Edwards
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.

I've been here 5 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is surprisingly good.

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

No regrets on my end..
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Serenity James
Moved here from Dallas about 5 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to weather but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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columbus_eleanor
hard disagree but ok
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Aaliyah C.
exactly what I was thinking
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