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Camila Stewart moving

Anyone regret moving to Overlea?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $249,500 on average. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 12,430 people. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. With a population of 12,430, Overlea is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Emma Murphy
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a software engineer who relocated here from San Francisco about 10 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- Diverse dining options

Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited entertainment options

Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are affordable, gas is solid.

Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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