My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $283,700, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Eliana W.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Fairview) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Henry Brown
I've lived in Midtown for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good internet infrastructure
- The public transit scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. No regrets on my end..
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