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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isla J.

Is Stoneham good for remote workers?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2020. Homes are going for about $629,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Stoneham sits at 145.2 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get...

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Isla J.

Best kept secrets of Stoneham, MA

So, I'm a 27-year-old software engineer and Crime rate is something to consider -Stoneham sits at 145.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Stoneham? The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect,...

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Waylon

Internet providers in Stoneham?

I'm a teacher here and With a population of 22,986, Stoneham is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Matthew Ramirez

Why I chose Stoneham over bigger cities

So, I'm originally from Baltimore and Household incomes average around $112,635 in Stoneham. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honest...

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Valentina Johnson

Unpopular opinion about Stoneham

Random thought, Just moved here 1 months ago and The median home value here is around $629,000, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People ...

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Paisley T.

Moving to Stoneham for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in media and It's a a small town city with about 22,986 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Stoneham sits at 145.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local persp...

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Waylon

Weekend activities in Stoneham?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in construction and Does this match your experience? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Ariana Brown

Worst things about Stoneham nobody talks about

First post here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $629,000, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $629,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It'...

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Waylon

Healthcare options in Stoneham?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $112,635 in Stoneham. The median home value here is around $629,000, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Th...

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Isla J.

Life in Stoneham as a young professional

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 22,986 people. You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. Rent is about $1,878/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a ...

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