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Kenneth R.
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Trumansburg is underrated, change my mind
Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2015. Crime rate is something to consider -Trumansburg sits at 144.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $271,300, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 1,552 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. 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. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Low crime in most areas
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. 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. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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