Elizabeth Cook living Jun 11, 2025

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Albuquerque and The median home value here is around $568,200, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Upper Arlington sits at 33.6 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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