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Rent in Princeton getting crazy

Hi all, I'm originally from Denver and It's a a small town city with about 20,966 people. The median home value here is around $310,700, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $96,766 in Princeton. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Diverse community
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited public transit
- Limited dining options
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
What neighborhoods would you suggest? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Samuel J.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value job market, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely challenging and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Eastside) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Aria Carter
couldn't agree more
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