Vivian qa Dec 24, 2025

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 17.7%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 13,019 people. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. 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. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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