Random thought, Just moved here 10 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $356,200, which seems about average. With a population of 38,820, Valrico is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Natalie Roberts
100%
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Sofia Ramos
I've lived in South for about 10 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 Miami, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- The food scene scene is tough
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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Jeremiah Lopez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Caroline H.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is decent in most areas.
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