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10 discussions from residents and visitors

raleighfan2023

Is Painesville getting better or worse?

I'm a college student here and Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here a...

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Carter

Raising a family in Painesville -thoughts?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $151,400, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where mo...

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Sophie

Moving to Painesville with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 19 years and Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be concerned? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown ha...

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Caleb Robinson

Freelancing from Painesville -experience?

Alright, Poverty rate is 18.9%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 20,453, Painesville is a small town. Household incomes average around $50,455 in Painesville. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are g...

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Caleb Robinson

Anyone regret moving to Painesville?

Hey, The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Painesville sits at 249.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $151,400 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

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Jameson

Is it worth buying in Painesville?

Hey, With a population of 20,453, Painesville is a small town. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Jameson

Housing market in Painesville right now

It's a a small town city with about 20,453 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

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Sadie Richardson

Working in Painesville -salaries realistic?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $151,400 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Caleb Robinson

Most overrated things about Painesville

Hey folks, Been living here since 2015. The median home value here is around $151,400, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $50,455, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school...

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