I've been here for 5 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Box Elder sits at 416.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. Cheers. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Camila M.
I'm a teacher and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Ethan Phillips
100%
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Hunter J.
good to know, thanks
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Everly
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 51, moved here 10 years ago from Charlotte. I've lived in Westside and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The job market situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for singles. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Charlotte, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $50K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Avery Wright
Bought a house here in 2020 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Harper N.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Aurora Perez
lol so true
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Kimberly L.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Betty G.
Bought a house here in 2023 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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