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corinini t1_j8yi7i8 wrote

Lowell might fit the bill. It's somewhat affordable, has things to do, decent food, and has a commuter rail stop that goes to Boston. It also has concerts and festivals in it's own right. It's not the "nicest" place but it's not bad. UMass Lowell is there so it has a decent number of younger people.

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nightshade448 t1_j8yj5ef wrote

Agree with Lowell. Lots going on there and some affordable housing still. Also check out Worcester.

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Dunwich_Horror_ t1_j923qui wrote

Worcester has been aggressively gentrifying since 2019. You can literally see the luxury condos sprouting up and spreading across Kelly square. Rents are creeping up into the 2k/mo for a studio arenas

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catgotcha t1_j9185j6 wrote

I live just south of Lowell. It's pretty dynamite but it has a very sketchy vibe in many areas. That being said, it's a very popular arts and culture hub and has retained much of its history. It almost feels underdiscovered and underexplored.

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