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Robert Moore
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Rent vs buy in Pacifica -what makes sense?
Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $156,819 in Pacifica. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $156,819, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Lots of new development
- Active local events
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Lots of new development
- Active local events
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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