We're a young couple and It's a a small town city with about 15,564 people. Median household income is $70,206, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,361/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $70,206 in Williamsburg. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Grayson Cook
exactly what I was thinking
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Willow
following this thread
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Nicholas R.
following this thread
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Bennett Anderson
I'm a pharmacist and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Amelia Turner
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Jose R.
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Cora C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Greenfield. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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caleb_mind
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great seafood places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Oliver B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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austin_joseph
Used to live on the Pine Hills side, now on the Oak Park side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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