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Reagan Lopez best-worst

Biggest downsides of living in Palmyra?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,680 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks! The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Weston Rodriguez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.

I've been here 11 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is better than expected.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Xavier Foster
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Mateo
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Old Town. It's better than expected for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in marketing you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Southern.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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