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Caroline Rogers moving

Moving to Presidential Lakes Estates -what should I know?

First post here. Been living here since 2006. The median home value here is around $221,800, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Gabriel Morgan
Moved here from Chicago about 15 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to weather but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Matthew L.
I've lived in Meadowbrook for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The walkability scene is surprisingly good

The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited high-paying job options

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Rylee Campbell
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in education. If you're in tech you might struggle.

People: Generally excellent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.

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

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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