Hey, Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 1,226, Pine Island is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Appreciate any input. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Naomi Morales
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Gabriel Jones
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
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sunny_thomas32
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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kc_avery
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.