Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 4 years and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Olivia
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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kc_ian
I work in engineering here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is decent. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Olivia Perez
literally same
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Henry
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Nashville it's excellent.
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Nova Kim
not my experience at all
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Scott P.
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much developing but now it's challenging.
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Autumn J.
I'm a software engineer and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Genesis Perez
Used to live on the Lakewood side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Xavier Morgan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in construction. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Judith T.
Used to live on the Maple Ridge side, now on the North side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Nancy K.
I work in engineering here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is challenging. No regrets on my end..
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Avery
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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