Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $475,100, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $475,100 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Gabriel Jones
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Camila
good to know, thanks
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Matthew Patel
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in Greenfield area are average. Kids love it here.
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Ezra O.
My experience has been mostly positive. it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Camila R.
hmm interesting perspective
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William
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a writer, 49, moved here 11 years ago from Portland. I've lived in Eastside and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Strong job market in several industries
2. Strong sense of community
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The healthcare situation is pricey and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for singles. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Portland, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $100K-$80K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Naomi W.
nah I disagree
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Emilia Stewart
Used to live on the Uptown side, now on the Lakewood side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Raymond C.
Saving this thread
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Kennedy Taylor
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Ezra Gray
been saying this for years
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Aaron Turner
spot on
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Anna Sanders
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Westside. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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