First post here. We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,410 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Sofia Rivera
I've been living here for 13 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The public transit is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Jace Hughes
I work in education here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is excellent. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Skylar Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in finance. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Arianna Thompson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely better than expected and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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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Mia
as a local I can confirm
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Hannah G.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 12 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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