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10 discussions from residents and visitors

John

Best coffee shops in Pottstown?

First post here. Rent is about $1,181/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families ...

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David R.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Pottstown?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Rent is about $1,181/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Pottstown? Thanks in advance! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain...

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David R.

What's it really like living in Pottstown?

Hi all, Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Elijah

Pottstown job market vs Phoenix

Hey, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 15.9%, which is higher than I expected. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Hannah T.

Biggest downsides of living in Pottstown?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $172,300, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Pottstown sits at 717.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,181 for rent here. With a population of 23,392, Pottstown is a small town. Th...

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Amelia

Best coffee shops in Pottstown?

Alright, With a population of 23,392, Pottstown is a small town. Poverty rate is 15.9%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Pottstown sits at 717.9 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 23,392 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is dec...

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Wyatt King

Best restaurants in Pottstown?

So, Homes are going for about $172,300 on average. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Ethan C.

Best coffee shops in Pottstown?

My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $172,300 on average. The median home value here is around $172,300, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $56,174 in Pottstown. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...

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Elijah

Living in Pottstown -the reality

Hey folks, It's a a small town city with about 23,392 people. With a population of 23,392, Pottstown is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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