Hi all, My partner and I are With a population of 390K, Aurora is a mid-size city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Aurora? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Wyatt
I'm a real estate agent and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Peyton Ortiz
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Jose Kim
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from LA 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 North. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jacqueline J.
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Korean places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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aaliyah_local
not my experience at all
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Paul W.
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Mediterranean places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Aiden Rodriguez
I'm a electrician and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Arianna
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Andrew
yeah no that's not right
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Jaxon Ross
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Elena Smith
I've lived in Meadowbrook for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good internet infrastructure
- The traffic scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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