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Life in Stillwater as a young professional

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $42,015 in Stillwater. With a population of 48,818, Stillwater is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Stillwater? Looking forward to hearing from you all.
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Paisley R.
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Italian places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Wesley
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a contractor, 45, moved here 11 years ago from Boston. I've lived in Uptown and Riverside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Good healthcare facilities
2. Close to major attractions
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Chain restaurants dominate
3. The school system situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for singles. solid vibes, walkable.
- Riverside: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Boston, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $80K-$80K here.

**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Jameson L.
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much stable but now it's decent.
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