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Mia Kim housing

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. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

Pros:
- Good schools
- Diverse community
- Good healthcare facilities

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Not very walkable
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Not enough green space
Any advice would be great. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Landon Evans
accurate
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Theodore Reed
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely average and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Riverside) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Melanie Howard
Moved here from Seattle about 7 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to traffic but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Violet James
literally same
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raleigh_nova
great question, following
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