Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 11,909 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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nolan_papa
glad someone said it
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Jameson Cook
bump
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Austin A.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Miami about 15 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Affordable housing options
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are affordable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Robert R.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Mexican places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Arianna Garcia
Bought a house here in 2021 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Nolan Gonzalez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Josiah Nguyen
Can confirm, been here 7 years.
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maverick_walker
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Riverside. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Benjamin C.
big facts right here
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Grace T.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Dominic H.
I work in manufacturing here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is challenging. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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