I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 64,609 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective.
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emma_guy
Bought a house here in 2020 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Sarah Rodriguez
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is outdoor recreation. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Cynthia M.
yep
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Sadie H.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Atlanta about 4 years ago. The main reasons were school and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are established, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Piper Bailey
been saying this for years
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Sebastian Baker
haha yep pretty much
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Elijah H.
preach
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Lydia Miller
been saying this for years
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Roman Martin
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Eleanor B.
same here
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Dominic E.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Minneapolis 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 South. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in real estate. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Maverick Thomas
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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