Hey, Median household income is $70,595, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
15 upvotes
10 Replies
Harper Mitchell
big facts right here
38 upvotes
Eleanor Martinez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 12 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Good airport with direct flights
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Limited shopping options
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Definitely worth checking out..
33 upvotes
Isabella J.
noted, appreciate it
32 upvotes
tulsalover2022
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much growing but now it's average.
21 upvotes
Easton W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
19 upvotes
Joshua Foster
honestly same experience here
16 upvotes
Peyton B.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
7 upvotes
Lillian
bump
4 upvotes
Madeline
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. weather used to be much affordable but now it's average.
All Countries
