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The median home value here is around $882,700, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,340 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,076 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Homelessness issues downtown
- Not enough green space
Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Homelessness issues downtown
- Not enough green space
Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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