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Diane C.
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Things that make Santee unique
Hello, Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. Rent is about $2,197/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $105,613 in Santee. Crime rate is something to consider -Santee sits at 167.0 per 100K. The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Lack of diversity
- Poor road conditions
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Lack of diversity
- Poor road conditions
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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