Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $233,500, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Brittany R.
Used to live on the Sunset side, now on the East side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Axel James
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Ryan H.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely better than expected and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Ruby Kim
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely solid and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Westside) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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