Rent is about $1,958/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Gabriel
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Pine Hills for 13 years. Moved from Boston for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is pretty good. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
healthcare is strong here. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is tough - we have desert landscapes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Pine Hills schools are hit or miss. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Property taxes are high. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 8/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Carson Hernandez
Bought a house here in 2022 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Emily
noted, appreciate it
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Robert Perez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 5 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Jace Cook
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in South area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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Jonathan J.
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: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Riverside. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in marketing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
No regrets on my end..
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Kennedy Anderson
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Westside area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Roman Perez
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Eastside area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Nova Ward
I work in finance here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Hope this helps!.
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Alexa Price
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Denver about 7 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good healthcare facilities
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are manageable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Stella Roberts
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much competitive but now it's average.
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Lauren K.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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William Rogers
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in engineering. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Genesis Kim
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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