Alright, Been living here since 2011. Household incomes average around $94,046 in Owings Mills. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,815/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,626 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Willow Moore
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in East for 4 years. Moved from Dallas for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is average - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. East schools are surprisingly good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Not very walkable outside downtown. Homeless population growing downtown. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 8/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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tucson_harper
+1
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Delilah King
spot on
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Miles Clark
nah I disagree
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Roman B.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Oliver Edwards
couldn't agree more
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Rylee Jackson
it depends on the neighborhood
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Ruby M.
big facts right here
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Josiah
spot on
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Jose L.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Tampa it's hit or miss.
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Kennedy G.
as a local I can confirm
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Caroline Long
I've lived in Lakewood for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The safety scene is decent
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Hope this helps!.
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