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Raising a family in Waterville -thoughts?

I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,386 for rent here. The median home value here is around $271,100, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,386/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

Pros:
- Good schools
- Diverse community
- Easy commute
- Good internet infrastructure

Cons:
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Boring for young people
- Poor road conditions
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. 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.
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Ruby T.
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much growing but now it's underrated.
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Landon Lewis
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jordan Hughes
I've lived in Old Town for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The walkability scene is tough

The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Far from beaches/mountains

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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