Hey, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,759 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience? Cheers.
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Aubrey Wilson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in legal. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Marilyn S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Riverside. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Stella Gray
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from San Diego about 5 years ago. The main reasons were school and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are growing, gas is underrated.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Melanie Price
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 8 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Jameson A.
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Ariana Foster
been saying this for years
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Thomas James
I've lived in Highland for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The weather scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Hope this helps!.
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