Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Dennis T.
Bought a house here in 2015 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Audrey Bennett
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in Sunset area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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Lucas Lopez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Violet Moore
this is the way
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Adrian Collins
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Lauren A.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Henry Nguyen
hard disagree but ok
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Michael Richardson
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Maple Ridge area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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Greyson Alvarez
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Alexander Rodriguez
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Midtown for 4 years. Moved from Dallas for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2021 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is pretty good - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Midtown schools are hit or miss. 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. Chain restaurants dominate. Limited shopping options. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 8/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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