Ezekiel Brooks moving May 3, 2025

First post here. Just moved here 1 months ago and Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. With a population of 44,241, Salem is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. 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. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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