Thomas R. housing Sep 25, 2025

First post here. We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Riesel sits at 98.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,139 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to.

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