Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Eva Turner
hard disagree but ok
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atl_aubrey
spot on
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Judy C.
yeah no that's not right
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Sebastian Johnson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Liam Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Hope this helps!.
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Riley R.
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Everly R.
lol so true
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Elena H.
+1
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Leo Hill
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely average and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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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Vivian
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely average and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (The Heights) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Dallas, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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Leo Hall
I'm a pharmacist 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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Lillian Walker
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Downtown area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Adrian Watson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely challenging and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Midtown) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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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Nathan L.
haha yep pretty much
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Nathan Smith
this is the way
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Katherine M.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely challenging and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Sophia A.
literally same
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Valentina Morales
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Mateo W.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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James
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Nashville it's better than expected.
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