Hi all, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $65,042 in St. Peter. Crime rate is something to consider -St. Peter sits at 133.0 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Weston
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much affordable but now it's underrated.
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Katherine Nguyen
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Parker Diaz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.
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