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Anyone else love living in Tulare?

Random thought, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $301,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $301,200 on average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Good healthcare facilities
- Plenty of shopping options

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited dining options
- High property taxes
- Limited cultural events
- Not enough green space
Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Samuel Brown
hmm interesting perspective
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Ryan Perez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Wesley Morales
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Ella H.
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Brenda W.
Used to live on the East side, now on the Lakewood side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Wyatt Young
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
- The food scene scene is hit or miss

The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Homeless population growing downtown

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Hope this helps!.
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Chloe Jimenez
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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