Curious what people think. With a population of 10,919, Totowa is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Mateo Campbell
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Maverick Hughes
facts
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Jonathan Cooper
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great seafood places. the quality of life is solid.
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bostonnative2020
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Minneapolis about 9 years ago. The main reasons were family and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is average.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Definitely worth checking out..
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Sophie S.
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in The Heights area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Aaron Cox
been saying this for years
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Maverick Rogers
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Sophia W.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 1 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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