Elizabeth Smith housing Nov 28, 2025

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -White Bear Lake sits at 133.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. 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. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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