Been living here since 2020. Poverty rate is 13.9%, which is around average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Nova
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great sushi places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Kinsley
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Santiago Rivera
100%
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Connor Brooks
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Dallas about 14 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Allison P.
I work in education here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is underrated. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jordan Alvarez
Bought a house here in 2023 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Sofia Ruiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in real estate. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
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