I've been here for 13 years and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $100,819 in Saugus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Alice Brooks
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The nightlife is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Piper W.
I'm a teacher and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Hudson H.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (West) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Can feel isolated.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Joseph R.
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Rylee Garcia
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great craft beer places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Cora
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely tough and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Uptown) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Noah Parker
wish I knew this sooner
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chicago_henry
My experience has been mostly positive. it's exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Luna Brown
100%
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Riley Miller
I'm a accountant and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Kaylee Collins
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Lily Martin
I've been living here for 12 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Nicholas
I've lived in Sunset for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- The housing market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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