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Emily Smith best-worst

Biggest downsides of living in Shawnee?

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Shawnee sits at 212.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $106,312 in Shawnee. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,175 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Low crime in most areas
- Close to nature
- Plenty of shopping options

Cons:
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Limited cultural events
It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. 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. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. 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. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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phoenixwalker2026
I'm a chef and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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