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kcmind2023
housing
First time home buyer in Baker City
OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $58,125, which feels about average
10 upvotes
11 Replies
Landon Turner
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 33, moved here 9 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Downtown and Uptown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The public transit situation is pricey and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for remote workers. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Uptown: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 33, moved here 9 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Downtown and Uptown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The public transit situation is pricey and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for remote workers. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Uptown: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
35 upvotes
Bennett W.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
33 upvotes
atl_julian
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
31 upvotes
Jacob Perez
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
22 upvotes
Silas Thompson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is challenging in most areas.
14 upvotes
Douglas R.
following this thread
10 upvotes
Jameson Brooks
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
6 upvotes
Alexander Campbell
spot on
3 upvotes
Miles
Moved here from Miami about 14 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to traffic but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
2 upvotes
Sofia
been saying this for years
1 upvotes
Andrew Bennett
Hot take but it was the best decision I ever made. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
0 upvotes