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Samuel E.
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Is St. James a good place to live?
First post here. Homes are going for about $632,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $2,192 for rent here. The median home value here is around $632,900, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 13,680 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Diverse community
- Low taxes
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. 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.
Pros:
- Diverse community
- Low taxes
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. 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.
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