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Sharon T.
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Studio apartments in Bridgeport — options?
OK so I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this?
41 upvotes
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Aria L.
yeah no that's not right
40 upvotes
Vivian Murphy
hard disagree but ok
38 upvotes
Jose Diaz
Used to live on the Westside side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
37 upvotes
Everly
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely tough and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely tough and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
33 upvotes
Harper Howard
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Southern places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
32 upvotes
Julian Hall
Bought a house here in 2019 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
32 upvotes
Joseph Young
facts
20 upvotes
Asher Taylor
big facts right here
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Landon Martin
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
2 upvotes
Miles R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's been a really good experience overall. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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