Mackenzie Murphy qa Oct 27, 2025

First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -University Place sits at 258.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,664/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $578,100, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $94,952, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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