Anyone else feel this way? It's a a small town city with about 8,840 people. Household incomes average around $50,408 in Bloomingdale. The median home value here is around $141,800, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Claire M.
following this thread
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desert_weston65
not my experience at all
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Peyton Cooper
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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sf_jack
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 3 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into running, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Levi
Can confirm, been here 7 years.
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Anna Walker
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 6 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Ariana R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Waylon Gonzalez
glad someone said it
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Zoe M.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to Nashville it's surprisingly good.
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Cora M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Harper Smith
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Wyatt Baker
been saying this for years
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Connor Rivera
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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