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Ethan Lee best-worst

What surprised you most about Walden?

Random thought, I work in media and With a population of 6,871, Walden is a small town. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Walden? Thanks in advance! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to.
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mountain_sophia28
I'm a teacher and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Hudson J.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Seattle about 11 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and family.

Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- Four distinct seasons

Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown

Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are affordable, gas is improving.

Socially, the quality of life is solid. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Serenity Hughes
yeah no that's not right
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Dennis M.
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Hudson Nelson
as a local I can confirm
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