I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $119,600, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 22.6%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation?
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Vivian C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Springfield. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Audrey Morales
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The community vibe is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Avery Chavez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Sadie Long
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 1 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Santiago Walker
Moved here from Minneapolis about 7 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to nightlife but No regrets on my end..
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Dylan Gutierrez
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to Baltimore it's average.
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Hannah T.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Lauren R.
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much manageable but now it's improving.
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Adeline
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Lucy James
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The nightlife is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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David Foster
good to know, thanks
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Ian Lopez
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Eastside area are solid. Kids love it here.
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Sophia J.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in government. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Violet Flores
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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