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Miles Gray housing

Rent vs buy in West Park -what makes sense?

Hey, I'm a 33-year-old HR manager and With a population of 15,076, West Park is a small town. The median home value here is around $324,000, which seems about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Brielle Ramos
great question, following
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Ezekiel Kelly
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.

I've been in Midtown for 14 years. Moved from Salt Lake City for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:

**Housing:**
The market right now is pretty good. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.

**Employment:**
legal is strong here. legal is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.

**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.

**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Midtown schools are excellent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.

**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Can feel isolated. Dating scene is rough. And traffic can be frustrating.

**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 6/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Ezra L.
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much manageable but now it's challenging.
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