Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Kennedy Cruz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Houston 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 South. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Willow Alvarez
I've lived in Greenfield for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by dating scene. 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 walkability scene is improving
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Peyton Bennett
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. No regrets on my end..
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Natalie Edwards
glad someone said it
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Amelia Jimenez
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Mexican places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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