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Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $67,221 in Asheville. Anyone in a similar situation?
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Sebastian Bailey
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
37 upvotes
Elizabeth James
bump
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Jack Hughes
We moved here with our family and I have mixed feelings honestly. Schools in Meadowbrook area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Peyton Gomez
I've lived in East for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- The public transit scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- The public transit scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
34 upvotes
Nova White
Totally agree!
30 upvotes
greyson_guy
I've lived in Greenfield for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good airport with direct flights
- The public transit scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good airport with direct flights
- The public transit scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Hazel R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely decent and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely decent and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Richard T.
+1
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Peyton Phillips
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the Maple Ridge side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
26 upvotes
Sophie Price
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community vibe is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Jaxon Johnson
couldn't agree more
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Gabriel James
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Harper Smith
Bought a house here in 2022 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Kenneth A.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The school system is genuinely solid and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Sunset) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The school system is genuinely solid and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Sunset) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Savannah Baker
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much growing but now it's decent.
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Wyatt
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 4 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
I've been here 4 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Marie P.
same here
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Grace Anderson
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Lillian Price
yeah no that's not right
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Quinn Bailey
it depends on the neighborhood
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Carson Hill
couldn't agree more
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Amelia B.
hmm interesting perspective
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James Patel
I work in legal here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is solid. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Chloe Miller
wish I knew this sooner
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Axel M.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to New York it's solid.
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Ryan Foster
exactly what I was thinking
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Evelyn Lee
same here
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Olivia Gonzalez
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Maple Ridge area are decent. Kids love it here.
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