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Mia Moore moving

Remote worker thinking about Port Orange

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,818 people. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. You can expect to pay around $1,448 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Everly Hughes
Came here for work and stayed because I genuinely enjoy living here. The healthcare is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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John Ward
I'm a nurse and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Leonardo K.
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in North area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Evan Reyes
hmm interesting perspective
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Alice Hill
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much established but now it's average.
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Matthew Campbell
I've lived in Greenfield for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Pittsburgh, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The safety scene is decent

The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited shopping options

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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