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Nevaeh James
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Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,346 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited nightlife
- Not enough green space
What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Lots of new development
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited nightlife
- Not enough green space
What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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