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Riley R. qa

Quick question about Penn State Erie (Behrend)

Hi all, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Brielle Murphy
great question, following
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Ariana Edwards
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The pet-friendliness is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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ava_native
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Baltimore it's decent.
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Cooper M.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Samuel Smith
yep
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Miles Johnson
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Gabriel G.
couldn't agree more
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Jack R.
accurate
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