OK so My partner and I are Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $329,200, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $97,620 in Bon Air. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Lydia Ross
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Isaiah
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Naomi James
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Madelyn
as a local I can confirm
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Ruby
underrated comment
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David Cox
I'm a writer and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Isabella Richardson
yeah no that's not right
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Kaylee Rogers
Totally agree!
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mateo_dude
100%
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Hunter W.
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much wild but now it's decent.
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Matthew
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Addison Myers
hard disagree but ok
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Landon Martinez
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Santiago Thompson
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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brielle_mind
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in South. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
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