Blauvelt is underrated, change my mind

Luke Alvarez Feb 24, 2025

I work in consulting here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is better than expected. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..

24 upvotes

Luca Myers Mar 10, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a data analyst who relocated here from San Francisco about 10 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and my partner's job.

Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions

Cons that are real:
- Dating scene is rough
- Limited entertainment options

Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are growing, gas is average.

Socially, I love the pace of life here. Hope this helps!.

14 upvotes

Emilia Mendoza Mar 2, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's improving for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in tech. If you're in legal you might struggle.

People: Generally better than expected. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.

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

Happy to answer more specific questions..

3 upvotes

Ellie Jackson Mar 15, 2025

Moved here from Salt Lake City about 12 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to dating scene but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..

1 upvotes