Been living here since 2005. Homes are going for about $202,400 on average. Household incomes average around $87,083 in Blue Grass. It's a a small town city with about 1,867 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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jose_guy
Can confirm, been here 15 years.
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Kaylee Price
good to know, thanks
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Alice H.
hard disagree but ok
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Arianna Hill
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely excellent and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Springfield) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Kayden P.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Kayden Murphy
Moved here from Minneapolis about 12 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to nightlife but Definitely worth checking out..
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Wyatt Kelly
this is the way
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Hailey Anderson
Moved here from San Diego about 7 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to safety but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Riley M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 8 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Bella Johnson
Moved here from Portland about 13 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to school system but Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Luca Anderson
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Italian places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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George B.
accurate
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Emilia King
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Santiago Perez
Moved here from New York about 6 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to school system but Hope this helps!.
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