Random thought, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $264,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $860/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Isabella K.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in marketing. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Lauren H.
great question, following
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Isabelle Smith
glad someone said it
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Everett Adams
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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