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Aaron M.
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Best kept secrets of Vero Beach South, FL
First post here. We have two kids and With a population of 29,365, Vero Beach South is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Boring for young people
- Not enough green space
Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. 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. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
- Lots of new development
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Boring for young people
- Not enough green space
Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. 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. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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