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Leonardo Torres
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What I wish I knew before living in Peoria
I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $149,500 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 112K people. Median household income is $58,716, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 13.6%, which is around average. Rent is about $951/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
Has anyone dealt with this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
Has anyone dealt with this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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