Random thought, We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,405/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 18.3%, which is higher than I expected. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Kayden James
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in marketing. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Silas Edwards
noted, appreciate it
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Autumn Murphy
I've been living here for 13 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The food scene is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Dennis R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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