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Hunter Robinson moving

Thinking about relocating to Trafalgar from New York

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Trafalgar sits at 308.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 1,433 people. Median household income is $83,214, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Bennett
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely underrated and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.

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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Everly Garcia
been saying this for years
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