With a population of 46,015, Arlington is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience?
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Gloria C.
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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Autumn Rivera
following this thread
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Samantha W.
I've lived in The Heights for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Active local events and festivals
- The housing market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Hunter Brown
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Abigail Gray
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in construction. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Matthew Green
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 10 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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austinheart2022
big facts right here
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Riley
Can confirm, been here 14 years.
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Joseph C.
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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