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The good and bad of living in South St. Paul
Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. It's a a small town city with about 20,633 people. The median home value here is around $266,800, which seems about average. With a population of 20,633, South St. Paul is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Boring for young people
- Poor road conditions
- Chain restaurants dominate
Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Friendly people
- Good schools
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Boring for young people
- Poor road conditions
- Chain restaurants dominate
Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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