First post here. We have two kids and It's a a small town city with about 14,629 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do?
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Allison Richardson
I've lived in Eastside for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- The cultural scene scene is tough
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Luca Mitchell
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Zoe Richardson
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Ella M.
same here
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Isaac G.
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much wild but now it's challenging.
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Andrew Lee
haha yep pretty much
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Elena S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Uptown. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Hope this helps!.
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Bella Patel
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Springfield. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Sofia C.
accurate
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Everett Parker
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want outdoor recreation, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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