Hey, Been living here since 2008. Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Connor Lewis
accurate
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Samuel Williams
exactly what I was thinking
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Sarah Martin
This.
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Austin Ruiz
Came here for family and stayed because I genuinely enjoy living here. The safety is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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chill_jaxon92
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Olivia
underrated comment
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William Thomas
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Jace Adams
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely improving and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Riverside) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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