I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $50,896 in Bayshore Gardens. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is concerning. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Nova Reyes
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Wyatt Ruiz
same here
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atl_natalie
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 25, moved here 12 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Cedar Grove and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Chain restaurants dominate
3. The cultural scene situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for couples. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: 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 Baltimore, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. 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.
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Joshua Collins
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Allison C.
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Jeremiah Ramirez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
No regrets on my end..
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Caroline
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Wyatt Evans
as a local I can confirm
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bella_heart
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is healthcare. the quality of life is solid. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Gabriel
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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