Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,129,700, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks for reading. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Samuel Lewis
accurate
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Autumn Turner
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Thomas King
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 5 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Roman Richardson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 4 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Kennedy
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Julian M.
I've lived in The Heights for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The dating scene scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Rising rent and home prices
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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