Alice Reed moving Oct 7, 2025

Hi all, Household incomes average around $109,739 in Santa Monica. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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