Hailey Turner
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Best areas to explore in Akron?
Been meaning to ask this. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Leah Gomez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Meadowbrook. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in education. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Meadowbrook. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in education. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
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Paisley Young
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely decent and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely decent and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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