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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Hunter M.

Rent vs buy in Phillipsburg -what makes sense?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $180,700, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,118 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families e...

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Jack Thomas

Best neighborhoods to rent in Phillipsburg?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,118 for rent here. Rent is about $1,118/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 15,251 people. The median home value here is around $180,700, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely ...

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Declan Castillo

Affordable areas near Phillipsburg?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $67,782 in Phillipsburg. It's a a small town city with about 15,251 people. You can expect to pay around $1,118 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighbo...

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Jack Thomas

Best hidden gems in Phillipsburg

Curious what people think. I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 15,251 people. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. N...

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Declan Castillo

Co-working spaces in Phillipsburg?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 45-year-old firefighter and Rent is about $1,118/month for a decent place. Median household income is $67,782, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Looking forward to hearing from you all. It's not perfect, but the commun...

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Declan Castillo

Housing in Phillipsburg compared to New York

Hello, It's a a small town city with about 15,251 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Phillipsburg? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know t...

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Robert S.

Is it worth buying in Phillipsburg?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Phillipsburg sits at 210.9 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Caroline Murphy

Anyone else love living in Phillipsburg?

Alright, Median household income is $67,782, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $180,700, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new developmen...

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