Random thought, Military spouse here. Median household income is $58,320, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $58,320 in Alma. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Jack Cox
accurate
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Carol L.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 6 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Isla Parker
spot on
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gianna_girl
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much competitive but now it's surprisingly good.
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Leah Thomas
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 8 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ruby Patel
Can confirm, been here 11 years.
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nyc_landon
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Boston about 1 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good airport with direct flights
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are wild, gas is solid.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
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Genesis Wood
I work in construction here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is excellent. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Joseph Ortiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in legal. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Brooks W.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Hunter Alvarez
glad someone said it
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Colton Gomez
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to San Diego it's excellent.
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Valentina
Bought a house here in 2015 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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