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austinrider2024 qa

How are the schools in Tioga?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
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Randy R.
I've lived in Meadowbrook for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good internet infrastructure
- The pet-friendliness scene is better than expected

The downsides:
- Dating scene is rough
- Homeless population growing downtown

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Isabelle Edwards
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Benjamin
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in The Heights. It's surprisingly good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.

People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Asian.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ruth H.
good to know, thanks
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