Been living here since 2005. Crime rate is something to consider — Aurora sits at 735.4 per 100K. Median household income is $84,320, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Robert Garcia
big facts right here
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Mateo Perez
Moved here from San Diego about 4 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Hope this helps!.
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Mackenzie Brooks
I've lived in Eastside for about 1 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 Salt Lake City, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The nightlife scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Kennedy White
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Gabriel Phillips
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Stella G.
Came here for work and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The traffic is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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