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The good and bad of living in Port Townsend

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs?
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Daniel G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in legal you might struggle.

People: Generally tough. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like seafood.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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leo_fan
Used to live on the North side, now on the Greenfield side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Joseph C.
Bought a house here in 2023 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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