So, I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 31,511 people. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $54,281, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Shawnee sits at 493.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Willie C.
I work in real estate here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is average. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Terry W.
I've lived in Greenfield for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The public transit scene is improving
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Cooper Baker
I'm a lawyer and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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Nevaeh Clark
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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