I'm a 35-year-old real estate agent and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $52,954, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Aaliyah Parker
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in The Heights for 9 years. Moved from Minneapolis for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
legal is strong here. consulting is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I genuinely enjoy living here. The outdoor scene is hit or miss - we have hiking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. The Heights schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited public transit options. Urban sprawl is real. And pet-friendliness can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 5/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Nova Chavez
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Pine Hills area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Julia T.
big facts right here
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Joseph Ward
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if cultural scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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mesa_luke
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because it's been a really good experience overall. The job market is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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nycguy2024
yep
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austinchef2021
great question, following
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Rylee Watson
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Allison Clark
it depends on the neighborhood
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Jayden Wilson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Julia G.
Used to live on the Sunset side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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