What BestPlaces Users Say about Tracy
Tracy, California is a mid-sized city located in the San Joaquin Valley. It has a population of approximately 90,000 people and is known for its agricultural industry, as well as its close proximity to major cities like San Francisco and Sacramento. The city has a diverse population and offers a mix of suburban and rural living.
Tracy is a city that has been gaining popularity among young families and professionals in recent years. According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, the city offers a great quality of life with affordable housing, good schools, and a sense of community. One user, Mary, raves that "Tracy is a wonderful place to raise a family. The schools are great and there are plenty of activities for kids." Another user, John, echoes this sentiment, stating that "Tracy has a small-town feel with big-city amenities. I feel safe and secure here and have made many friends in the community." However, not all reviews are glowing. Some users mention issues with traffic and air quality in the city. For example, Sarah writes "The traffic in Tracy can be horrendous, especially during rush hour. And the air quality can be quite poor due to the surrounding agricultural areas." Overall, the majority of user reviews paint Tracy as a desirable place to live, with its small-town charm, strong sense of community, and convenient location.
based on 18 ReviewsGet to know Tracy with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Tracy
valley living - 7/31/2009
REnts here are cheap. There's enough large and small retail business here for all our needs, but without the urban sprawl. People who work here are friendly and enjoy working here. Many people buy here from the SF East Bay to enjoy a lower cost of living and a simpler life-style.
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Gangs - 3/29/2008
Tracy has a gang problem that the city likes to ignore. There is grafetti and plenty of kids at parks dealing and doing drugs. Very
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Great Climate - 8/28/2007
I have lived here for 23 years. I only intended to be here for 5. The weather is the best of any place I have ever lived. It is the main reason I stayed for so
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Lots to do - 11/16/2006
Multi-cultural area. So many things to experience and do. Nothing too far
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Recently Left Tracy - 6/12/2006
As a 16 year resident of Tracy, I can confirm the other comments about it being crowded, expensive, and poor schools. The town is now divided over school funding with an older high school falling apart after years of telling the newcomers to pay for their own schools (through a $1200 /year tax surcharge called Mello-Roos). They now want a Bond that everyone will pay for to repair the old School.
When I moved to Tracy 17 years ago, it was a fairly small Farming community with population barely 20,000. Now with many moving in from the bay area, the population has skyrocketed to over 80,000 along with increased traffic, Bay Area attitudes, and yes, Crime.
Glad I got out when I did. Although I miss the Sierra and the Mountains, I don't regret leaving Tracy. Consider it very carefully before moving
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Housing is ridiculous! - 4/25/2006
Housing is way overpriced and the jobs are not equal to the housing. Very poor market! Schools aren't even that good. Not a great place for a
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