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Unpopular opinion about Winters

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and With a population of 7,453, Winters is a small town. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Winters sits at 149.2 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. 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.
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Delilah B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in South. It's better than expected for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in finance you might struggle.

People: Generally tough. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Italian.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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