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Addison Wood
housing
Housing market in Alexandria right now
Curious what people think. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
44 upvotes
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Michael Jones
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Chicago about 10 years ago. The main reasons were weather and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Chicago about 10 years ago. The main reasons were weather and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Happy to answer more specific questions..
33 upvotes
Bella
Moved here from Phoenix about 11 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to weather but Good luck with whatever you decide..
25 upvotes
Cora
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in construction. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in construction. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
24 upvotes
Julian Torres
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 1 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is underrated.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 1 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is underrated.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
15 upvotes
Victoria Gray
literally same
14 upvotes
Eva
hard disagree but ok
10 upvotes