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Is Silver Spring a good place to live?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $619,400 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Weston Reyes
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Gabriella C.
I'm a writer and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Genesis Foster
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Robert Johnson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.

I've been here 14 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is solid.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Mackenzie Sanders
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Audrey Martin
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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