Hi all, Median household income is $138,442, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $514,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Cameron
I'm a chef and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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raised_aiden84
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Riverside. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in legal. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ethan P.
good to know, thanks
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Adrian B.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 15 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Michael H.
been saying this for years
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Ezekiel Ramos
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Hudson Lee
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Chloe Rogers
lol so true
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Michael Hill
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Isabelle Alvarez
honestly same experience here
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Isabella Jackson
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Maple Ridge area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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