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Job market in Tonawanda for tech?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $61,619 in Tonawanda. You can expect to pay around $776 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Aaron Patel
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.

I've been here 9 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is surprisingly good.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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charlotteheart2022
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Greenfield. It's surprisingly good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in marketing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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