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Waylon Ramos
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Living in South Barre -the reality
Alright, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $78,162, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,631 for rent here. Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. Homes are going for about $246,900 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Close to nature
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Close to nature
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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