First post here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
14 upvotes
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Bryan R.
hard disagree but ok
35 upvotes
Abigail J.
I've lived in Lakewood for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong job market in several industries
- The healthcare scene is average
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Happy to answer more specific questions..
33 upvotes
Waylon Morales
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The traffic is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
29 upvotes
Jeremiah C.
accurate
21 upvotes
Isabella Long
We moved here with our family and I have mixed feelings honestly. Schools in Old Town area are excellent. Kids love it here.
21 upvotes
Jack Gonzalez
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great BBQ places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
17 upvotes
Vivian L.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
17 upvotes
Alexander
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
16 upvotes
Stella T.
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The traffic is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
7 upvotes
Gabriella Moore
100%
5 upvotes
Patrick W.
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
- The school system scene is average
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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