Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,895 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Nora Reed
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much developing but now it's challenging.
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Aiden R.
lol so true
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Quinn Jimenez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 13 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into running, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Madeline Price
Bought a house here in 2016 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Autumn Bennett
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
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Aaron C.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Victoria Adams
I've lived in Old Town for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening
- The weather scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Definitely worth checking out..
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