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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Caleb Carter

Tracy quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Median household income is $118,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 95,358, Tracy is a smaller city. Homes are going f...

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Audrey W.

Is Tracy worth it salary-wise?

So, With a population of 95,358, Tracy is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Kaylee

Quick question about Tracy

I'm retired and Rent is about $2,325/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 95,358 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Naomi Morales

Best hidden gems in Tracy

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Median household income is $118,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. Am I overthinking this? TIA!

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Easton G.

Moving from Albuquerque to Tracy next month

I relocated for work and Rent is about $2,325/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Easton G.

What's it really like living in Tracy?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 95,358, Tracy is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. The parks and outd...

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Sean T.

Best things about Tracy that nobody talks about

As a 4-year resident, here are some things about Tracy that don't make it into the guides: 1. The farmers market on Saturday mornings is incredible 2. Community events happen almost every weekend 3. Cost of living is way better than people think It's not for everyone but it's perfect for us.

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Levi Phillips

Working remotely from Tracy

So, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 95,358 people. You can expect to pay around $2,325 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Tracy sits at 178.7 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I ...

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Amelia Wright

Internet providers in Tracy?

First post here. Military spouse here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Leo R.

Things Tracy needs to improve

Been living here since 2006. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,325 for rent here. Median household income is $118,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but...

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James J.

Just moved to Tracy, any tips?

OK so You can expect to pay around $2,325 for rent here. Homes are going for about $653,900 on average. The median home value here is around $653,900, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all th...

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Easton G.

Is Tracy still affordable?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $653,900, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,325/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Mia Kim

Housing in Tracy compared to St. Louis

Curious what people think. I'm a 47-year-old data analyst and Household incomes average around $118,253 in Tracy. Homes are going for about $653,900 on average. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

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Amelia Wright

Couple moving to Tracy from out of state

Longtime lurker here, I work in construction and Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Levi Rodriguez

Working in Tracy -salaries realistic?

So, I'm single, late 30s, and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up....

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Autumn Torres

Best companies to work for in Tracy?

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,325/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts?

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Willow N.

Anyone regret moving to Tracy?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Tracy sits at 178.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $653,900, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trad...

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Deborah R.

Best neighborhoods in Tracy

Anyone else feel this way? I work in real estate and It's a a smaller city city with about 95,358 people. Median household income is $118,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Th...

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James J.

Couple moving to Tracy from out of state

First post here. I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 95,358 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective.

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Henry P.

Affordable areas near Tracy?

You can expect to pay around $2,325 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Tracy sits at 178.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Julie R.

Is Tracy good for remote workers?

Just moved here 11 months ago and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Zoe Jackson

What surprised you most about Tracy?

Hey folks, Just moved here 16 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Tracy sits at 178.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $118,253 in Tracy. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. People here are gen...

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Olivia

Best apartments in Tracy under ?

Median household income is $118,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Grayson

Remote worker thinking about Tracy

I work in construction and It's a a smaller city city with about 95,358 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Tracy sits at 178.7 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Tracy?

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Lydia P.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Tracy

We have two kids and Median household income is $118,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changi...

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Levi Rodriguez

Honest thoughts on life in Tracy

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 95,358, Tracy is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $653,900, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs ar...

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Olivia

The good and bad of living in Tracy

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you k...

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Adam

Weekend activities in Tracy?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $118,253, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $118,253 in Tracy. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown ha...

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Claire Baker

Anyone regret moving to Tracy?

I'm originally from Cleveland and It's a a smaller city city with about 95,358 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,325 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Th...

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