Random thought, I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $152,083, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,604 for rent here. Homes are going for about $409,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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born_luke37
noted, appreciate it
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Bella Bennett
Came here for family and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The cost of living is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Harold H.
Saving this thread
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Ruby C.
seconding this
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Aurora T.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Jace Cook
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Charlotte Kelly
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great BBQ places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Nova E.
seconding this
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Lisa W.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 12 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Quinn Roberts
same here
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Wesley L.
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The weather is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Savannah Long
I work in legal here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is excellent. Definitely worth checking out..
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