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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Clara R.

Considering Platteville vs San Diego -help me decide

OK so Just moved here 15 months ago and Household incomes average around $42,667 in Platteville. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just su...

1 replies 5 upvotes moving
Grace T.

Starting a business in Platteville?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 11,421 people. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $186,900, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's bet...

14 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Brielle C.

What to expect moving to Platteville?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $186,900, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $42,667, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good....

4 replies 9 upvotes moving
Silas Walker

The good and bad of living in Platteville

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Platteville sits at 156.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $186,900, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot o...

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Brooks Castillo

Is Platteville worth it salary-wise?

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Minneapolis and Homes are going for about $186,900 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certa...

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Clara R.

Raising a family in Platteville -thoughts?

Alright, We have two kids and It's a a small town city with about 11,421 people. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but ...

5 replies 7 upvotes living
Brielle C.

Just moved to Platteville, any tips?

Alright, I'm originally from Portland and It's a a small town city with about 11,421 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Platteville sits at 156.8 per 100K. Median household income is $42,667, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $885/month for a decent place. People he...

4 replies 6 upvotes moving
Weston Castillo

Platteville vs Austin -which is better?

Hey, I'm originally from Cincinnati and Homes are going for about $186,900 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Platteville? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The city ha...

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Delilah Garcia

The good and bad of living in Platteville

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $42,667, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Th...

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Kaylee Jones

How much do you pay for rent in Platteville?

So, It's a a small town city with about 11,421 people. The median home value here is around $186,900, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up....

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