Alexa Castillo moving Nov 16, 2025

Hi all, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $182,800 on average. Median household income is $48,515, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 16,513 people. The median home value here is around $182,800, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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