Benjamin M. best-worst Oct 14, 2025

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2012. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 88,531, San Leandro is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -San Leandro sits at 502.8 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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