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Mateo Alvarez
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Living in Bloomingdale -the reality
Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Am I wrong here? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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grayson_dude
honestly same experience here
40 upvotes
Aria Campbell
great question, following
38 upvotes
Ian Lee
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Fairview area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Caleb Jackson
I've lived in Eastside for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- The weather scene is average
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- The weather scene is average
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
36 upvotes
Allison Richardson
Bought a house here in 2024 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
35 upvotes
Theresa A.
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Piper H.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Nathan J.
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Ellie Cooper
lol so true
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Ian Ward
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Vivian Phillips
Moved here from Houston about 14 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to housing market but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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cool_adam97
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Harper Cox
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Riverside area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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