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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Waylon Walker

Best neighborhoods to rent in Rolla?

Median household income is $42,518, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Rolla? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Emmett Bailey

Rolla is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 10.6%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is excit...

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Waylon Walker

Quick question about Rolla

With a population of 20,144, Rolla is a small town. You can expect to pay around $790 for rent here. The median home value here is around $177,400, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...

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Roman B.

Anyone regret moving to Rolla?

So, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $790/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $177,400 on average. Median household income is $42,518, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $42,518 in Rolla. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wor...

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Emmett Bailey

Is Rolla a good place to live?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Rent is about $790/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Rolla sits at 532.2 per 100K. With a population of 20,144, Rolla is a small town. Median household income is $42,518, which feels on the lower side for the area....

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Roman B.

Biggest downsides of living in Rolla?

Hi all, I'm originally from Raleigh and With a population of 20,144, Rolla is a small town. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...

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Eliana Thompson

Life in Rolla as a young professional

I work in government and Homes are going for about $177,400 on average. Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Waylon Walker

Rolla vs Albuquerque -which is better?

Hey, Household incomes average around $42,518 in Rolla. Poverty rate is 10.6%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $177,400, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor ...

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Serenity Young

Why I chose Rolla over bigger cities

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $42,518, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 10.6%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $42,518 in Rolla. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

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Roman B.

Unpopular opinion about Rolla

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this?

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