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Alexa J.
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What I wish I knew before living in Tarboro
Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 10 years and It's a a small town city with about 10,705 people. You can expect to pay around $698 for rent here. Poverty rate is 19.7%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
- Far from major airports
Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
- Far from major airports
Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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