My partner and I are Homes are going for about $217,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? Cheers. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Greyson Bennett
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Clara Lewis
Moved here from San Francisco about 3 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to cost of living but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Gabriel Murphy
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in East. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in tech. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Ellie Parker
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Lakewood for 8 years. Moved from Houston for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2019 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. tech is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is underrated - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Lakewood schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Summers can be brutally hot. Not a lot of cultural diversity. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 7/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Aiden
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much growing but now it's pretty good.
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Nora Martin
yep
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Wayne H.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
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