Natalie Reed best-worst Jan 14, 2026

Hey folks, I relocated for work and It's a a mid-size city city with about 229K people. Median household income is $119,926, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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