Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 54,830 people. Median household income is $90,486, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Levi Murphy
Moved here from Phoenix about 14 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to nightlife but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Lydia James
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Houston it's better than expected.
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Elijah Morales
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 4 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Ethan Y.
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Jose R.
I'm a sales manager and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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