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Melissa R. housing

Rent vs buy in Racine -what makes sense?

Hey, Military spouse here. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Xavier Hernandez
following this thread
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Brooks Clark
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kayden Diaz
Moved here from Portland about 11 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to job market but No regrets on my end..
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