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Rent vs buy in San Angelo -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Portland and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 99,507, San Angelo is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Jonathan Miller
it depends on the neighborhood
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Valentina Foster
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally average. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Nova Ramirez
Moved here from Pittsburgh about 5 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to housing market but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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