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Raising a family in Palo Alto -thoughts?

First post here. Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Thanks!
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Addison Carter
spot on
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vegas_carter
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the Greenfield side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Sophia Evans
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally better than expected. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

No regrets on my end..
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