Hi all, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $3,102 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?
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Madelyn G.
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Midtown side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Jordan Hughes
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Emma Lewis
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Houston about 12 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Lots of new development happening
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are developing, gas is excellent.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Hope this helps!.
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Kayla F.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Everly Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in East. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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wild_hunter75
This.
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Ryan Peterson
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much reasonable but now it's improving.
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Waylon H.
wish I knew this sooner
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Wesley M.
not my experience at all
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orlandonative2020
+1
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Eleanor
Moved here from Denver about 2 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to pet-friendliness but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Hazel Peterson
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kayden S.
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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