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Aaron Taylor
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Top 5 things I love about Smithville
You can expect to pay around $1,477 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 9,260 people. Median household income is $72,875, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $270,600 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Diverse community
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Far from major airports
Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. 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. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Diverse community
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Far from major airports
Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. 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. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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