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Relocating to Spanish Fork, UT -pros and cons?

Hey, Military spouse here. With a population of 43,632, Spanish Fork is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,417 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Spanish Fork sits at 17.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $444,200 on average. Household incomes average around $98,497 in Spanish Fork. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Amelia Brown
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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