We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 151K people. Median household income is $161,300, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
53 upvotes
11 Replies
Naomi Nguyen
Moved here from LA about 7 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Hope this helps!.
32 upvotes
Liam D.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 31, moved here 6 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in The Heights and Uptown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Close to major attractions
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Road conditions need improvement
3. The public transit situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- The Heights: Great for retirees. average vibes, walkable.
- Uptown: 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 better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $80K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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.
31 upvotes
Jacob Roberts
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is underrated in most areas.
28 upvotes
Kennedy
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
19 upvotes
Grayson Perez
Moved here last year, no regrets.
18 upvotes
Jean P.
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
17 upvotes
Daniel Bennett
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much growing but now it's excellent.
17 upvotes
Axel Nelson
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
All Countries
