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lake_carter57 moving

Moving to San Leandro with kids -good idea?

The median home value here is around $813,600, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?
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Elijah King
spot on
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Julie B.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Noah G.
thanks for sharing
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happy_everett95
I've lived in Old Town for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
- The walkability scene is pretty good

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Homeless population growing downtown

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Easton Wilson
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great seafood places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Justin B.
Moved here from Nashville about 12 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to walkability but No regrets on my end..
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Mason
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value weather, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Old Town) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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