Alright, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,624/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? Appreciate any input. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Anna H.
facts
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Abigail Cook
This.
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Mason Patel
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in legal. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Italian.
No regrets on my end..
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Waylon Walker
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 2 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Kaylee Carter
Bought a house here in 2017 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Jonathan Price
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The cultural scene is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Dominic Reyes
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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