My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
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Ethan Howard
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Harper Hernandez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Salt Lake City 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 solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Vivian B.
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Uptown area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Aria Martinez
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in North for 11 years. Moved from San Francisco for retirement. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. consulting is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are stable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's not perfect but it works for me. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. North schools are surprisingly good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Not a lot of cultural diversity. Chain restaurants dominate. And nightlife can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 8/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Zoey
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great craft beer places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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