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Emmett Lewis
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Anyone else love living in Wood River?
OK so I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. It's a a small town city with about 10,315 people. The median home value here is around $103,200, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Low crime in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Low crime in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Not enough green space
Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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