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John Sanders
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Planning a move to Bismarck -neighborhoods?
Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
19 upvotes
21 Replies
Sebastian Reed
great question, following
40 upvotes
Brenda K.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
40 upvotes
Olivia Mendoza
good to know, thanks
38 upvotes
Jeremiah W.
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Vietnamese places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
36 upvotes
Xavier Cooper
exactly what I was thinking
34 upvotes
Sofia
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Raleigh about 2 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Raleigh about 2 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Happy to answer more specific questions..
33 upvotes
native_roman89
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is underrated in most areas.
33 upvotes
brooklyn_rider
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is solid in most areas.
32 upvotes
Miles Cooper
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Greenfield area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
30 upvotes
Kenneth P.
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great craft beer places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
27 upvotes
Alexander Jackson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 9 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
I've been here 9 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
15 upvotes
John R.
Moved here from Baltimore about 13 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to public transit but Happy to answer more specific questions..
15 upvotes
Camila White
bump
14 upvotes
Sadie Martin
Totally agree!
10 upvotes
Brooklyn Peterson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is tough in most areas.
9 upvotes
David Martinez
I've lived in Westside for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong sense of community
- The traffic scene is average
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Definitely worth checking out..
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong sense of community
- The traffic scene is average
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Definitely worth checking out..
9 upvotes
Thomas Ramirez
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Portland it's decent.
5 upvotes
Katherine M.
interesting, hadn't considered that
5 upvotes
Carter Bennett
Came here for school and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The walkability is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
4 upvotes
Hannah Smith
thanks for sharing
1 upvotes
Michael Allen
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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