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Parker T.
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Rent vs buy in University Place -what makes sense?
Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 6.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $578,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -University Place sits at 258.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,664 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good schools
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
- Homelessness issues downtown
Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good schools
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
- Homelessness issues downtown
Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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