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First time home buyer in Salem
Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $244,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,046 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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