Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $139,567 in Brentwood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Andrew
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Seattle about 3 years ago. The main reasons were school and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Strong sense of community
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is better than expected.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Definitely worth checking out..