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Best and worst neighborhoods in Wright City

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $861/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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chicago_sadie
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Harper Diaz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Denver about 8 years ago. The main reasons were school and weather.

Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people

Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited shopping options

Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are stable, gas is solid.

Socially, I love the pace of life here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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