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Hailey Carter
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The good and bad of living in Washington
I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Washington sits at 977.1 per 100K. With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. You can expect to pay around $1,900 for rent here. Average temperature is around 58°F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Hot summers
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Homelessness issues downtown
Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Hot summers
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Homelessness issues downtown
Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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