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Sarah C.
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Things that make Pomona unique
Hey folks, With a population of 148K, Pomona is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 148K people. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good schools
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good schools
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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