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Vivian Ramos
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Is Blue Island good for remote workers?
Hello, Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective.
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Leah Cooper
I've lived in Highland for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Diverse dining options
- The safety scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Rising rent and home prices
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Happy to answer more specific questions..
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Diverse dining options
- The safety scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Rising rent and home prices
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Happy to answer more specific questions..
37 upvotes
Ezra
Moved here from Raleigh about 12 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to nightlife but Hope this helps!.
27 upvotes
Jeremiah Myers
facts
26 upvotes
hailey_soul
Bought a house here in 2021 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
19 upvotes
Axel M.
haha yep pretty much
10 upvotes
Kaylee R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Denver about 8 years ago. The main reasons were weather and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are wild, gas is decent.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Denver about 8 years ago. The main reasons were weather and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are wild, gas is decent.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
8 upvotes
Jackson Kelly
nah I disagree
6 upvotes