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Nevaeh Reyes moving

Relocating to Bethany, WV -pros and cons?

So, It's a a small town city with about 1,066 people. You can expect to pay around $675 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Robert W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Greenfield. It's excellent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in construction you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Laura R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if food scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Cameron H.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Christopher C.
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The safety is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Maverick Campbell
haha yep pretty much
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