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The good and bad of living in Paramount

Curious what people think. Just moved here 5 months ago and Rent is about $1,772/month for a decent place. With a population of 52,546, Paramount is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Cora Flores
Moved here from Charlotte about 4 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to housing market but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Grayson Johnson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.

People: Generally solid. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Ann R.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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