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Waylon best-worst

Best kept secrets of Red Hill, SC

Alright, I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 16,480 people. Median household income is $62,132, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Red Hill sits at 1,428.3 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

Pros:
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Low crime in most areas
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities

Cons:
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Limited cultural events
- Chain restaurants dominate
The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Aubrey Cooper
following this thread
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Isla Rogers
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Jace
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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