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Aaron C.
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Best and worst neighborhoods in Peabody
Hi all, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,902/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $566,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 54,180 people. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Active local events
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Limited cultural events
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Active local events
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Limited cultural events
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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