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Ellie J.
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Top 5 things I love about Vashon
Random thought, Military spouse here. With a population of 10,424, Vashon is a small town. Household incomes average around $115,750 in Vashon. Crime rate is something to consider -Vashon sits at 90.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $115,750, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Low taxes
- Lots of new development
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Lack of diversity
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Low taxes
- Lots of new development
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Lack of diversity
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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