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Janice K. living

The truth about Temple — honest review

Been a Temple resident for 15 years. Here's my honest take:

Pros:
- Strong job market
- Low crime in most areas
- Reasonable housing

Cons:
- Public transit needs work
- Job market is niche

Overall I'd rate it 8/10. It's not perfect but I plan to stay long-term.
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Janice K.
Respectfully disagree about the safety concerns. In my experience, it really depends on your lifestyle.
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Janice K.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is drive around neighborhoods at different times before committing. Makes a big difference.
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Janice K.
As someone who moved here from Houston, I can confirm most of this. The weather surprised me the most.
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Janice K.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 9/10.
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