The weight of history here is almost a physical thing, layered in the old buildings and the roar of the falls. For lifelong residents, that historic charm is starting to feel like a backdrop for a place that no longer feels quite like home.
The town is changing, and a growing number of people with deep roots say they feel like strangers in their own streets. The shift is driven by a powerful economic tide, with a cost of living now 21% above the national average.
Housing costs have soared, with the median home price hovering around $605,000 and rents spiking over 17% in just one year. For families and seniors who have been here for decades, these numbers represent a very real struggle to stay…