Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $187,600, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do?
5 upvotes
13 Replies
Wesley Allen
lol so true
39 upvotes
tampa_paisley
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Indian places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
36 upvotes
Stella Taylor
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
36 upvotes
Stephen L.
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone about the same since then.
32 upvotes
Aiden Young
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
31 upvotes
Ethan
literally same
29 upvotes
Clara Torres
Saving this thread
28 upvotes
Austin Howard
yeah no that's not right
16 upvotes
Wyatt Perez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely challenging and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (North) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
12 upvotes
Ethan Ward
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Springfield area are tough. Kids love it here.
11 upvotes
Anna Thompson
great question, following
11 upvotes
Billy R.
I'm a teacher and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
4 upvotes
Diane T.
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
All Countries
