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Robert W. moving

Moving to Shawnee with kids -good idea?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $147,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $54,281, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,511 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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