Sophie Thomas best-worst Jul 1, 2025

Biggest downsides of living in Pace?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Pace sits at 286.0 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,630 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Peyton Rogers Jul 31, 2025

I've lived in West for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:

- Low crime in most neighborhoods

- Diverse dining options

- The food scene scene is hit or miss

The downsides:

- Nightlife is limited

- Far from beaches/mountains

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Definitely worth checking out..

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