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Miles Ross best-worst

What Southeast Arcadia does better than anywhere else

My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is concerning. Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 24.7%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a small town city with about 7,247 people. Median household income is $53,532, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development.

Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Low crime in most areas
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities

Cons:
- Cold winters
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
- Not enough green space
What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up.
14 upvotes

8 Replies

Samuel Smith
interesting, hadn't considered that
39 upvotes
Tyler M.
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
37 upvotes
Sophia G.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
35 upvotes
Bella Kim
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is traffic. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
33 upvotes
Dominic
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
32 upvotes
Isla Cruz
this is the way
29 upvotes
Lucas C.
I work in tech here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is pretty good. Definitely worth checking out..
22 upvotes
Benjamin Hill
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
18 upvotes
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