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Eleanor R.
housing
Affordable areas near Ashland?
So, The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Harper Price
nah I disagree
36 upvotes
Piper Carter
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
32 upvotes
Elijah Parker
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a teacher, 35, moved here 1 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Downtown and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Affordable housing options
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The cost of living situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for singles. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Phoenix, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a teacher, 35, moved here 1 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Downtown and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Affordable housing options
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The cost of living situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for singles. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Phoenix, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
30 upvotes
Isla Ramirez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
30 upvotes
Leah
couldn't agree more
21 upvotes
Kennedy Kelly
bump
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Piper Allen
Can confirm, been here 5 years.
18 upvotes
Jack Wood
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Minneapolis it's underrated.
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Jeremiah L.
hmm interesting perspective
12 upvotes
Easton Reyes
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Tampa 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 Old Town. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
7 upvotes
Paisley Williams
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Declan Adams
Moved here from Seattle about 12 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to safety but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
6 upvotes
Jaxon Ross
I've lived in Riverside for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- The weather scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- The weather scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
6 upvotes
Melanie P.
I work in finance here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is pretty good. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Joshua Howard
I've lived in Eastside for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Diverse dining options
- The outdoor recreation scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Diverse dining options
- The outdoor recreation scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
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