Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 1 months ago and Median household income is $60,102, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great. Appreciate any input. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Nicholas Long
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Violet Hernandez
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Reagan R.
I've been living here for 13 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The nightlife is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jessica C.
This.
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Frank G.
great question, following
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Leonardo Bailey
facts
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Sadie G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Maple Ridge. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Kayden H.
I've lived in Old Town for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- The walkability scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Definitely worth checking out..
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Harper Kim
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much wild but now it's solid.
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