The Meadows, FL Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Austin P. Jan 15, 2026

Starting a business in The Meadows?

Hello, Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 5,463 people. Rent is about $1,625/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating t...

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Leo Cooper Jun 6, 2025

Things that make The Meadows unique

I'm a 28-year-old HR manager and The unemployment rate is 0.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $344,900, which seems about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certa...

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Melanie Green May 14, 2025

Just moved to The Meadows, any tips?

Random thought, I'm originally from Kansas City and The unemployment rate is 0.3%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...

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Austin P. Mar 17, 2025

Anyone else love living in The Meadows?

I work in real estate and Median household income is $66,003, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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