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18 discussions from residents and visitors

happy_wyatt67

What to expect moving to Plum?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,873 people. You can expect to pay around $1,156 for rent here. Rent is about $1,156/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think ...

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Connor R.

Healthcare options in Plum?

We have two kids and Rent is about $1,156/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Plum sits at 275.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $218,600, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Lillian Jimenez

Cheapest neighborhoods in Plum?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $218,600, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Kai Mendoza

Job market in Plum for tech?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $218,600, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 26,873, Plum is a smaller city. Median household income is $98,475, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,873 people. Property taxes a...

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Samuel Morris

Is Plum good for remote workers?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 26,873, Plum is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent y...

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Lillian Martin

Internet providers in Plum?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,156/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts.

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miami_lillian

Best apartments in Plum under ?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 18 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Plum sits at 275.4 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The ...

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Brielle Moore

Best and worst neighborhoods in Plum

Alright, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $98,475 in Plum. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. Thanks! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Sofia Hughes

Planning a move to Plum -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $218,600, which is actually reasonable.

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Brielle T.

Freelancing from Plum -experience?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,156 for rent here. Median household income is $98,475, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $218,600 on average. Rent is about $1,156/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Hones...

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happy_wyatt67

Top 5 things I love about Plum

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $218,600 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,873 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Samuel Morris

Plum quality of life -am I missing something?

Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,873 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Lucy Brooks

Things that make Plum unique

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,156/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech sce...

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Lucy Brooks

Anyone work in healthcare in Plum?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 26,873, Plum is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $218,600 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Ho...

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Lillian Martin

How are the schools in Plum?

So, The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $98,475 in Plum. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Hannah

Housing market in Plum right now

So, I've been here for 9 years and Homes are going for about $218,600 on average. Rent is about $1,156/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $218,600, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in ne...

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Cora Wright

Day-to-day life in Plum, PA

Hi all, I'm retired and Median household income is $98,475, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Plum sits at 275.4 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here?

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Hannah

Most overrated things about Plum

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Median household income is $98,475, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,873 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown ha...

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