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Natalie C. best-worst

Things that make St. Clairsville unique

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $966/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $73,534 in St. Clairsville. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Jonathan R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Riverside. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in real estate you might struggle.

People: Generally tough. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Indian.

Happy to answer more specific questions..
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David Nelson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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