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Jordan Johnson
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Living in Brockton -the reality
Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts?
9 upvotes
17 Replies
Roman W.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
40 upvotes
Nathan Smith
Moved here last year, no regrets.
38 upvotes
Cora Turner
I'm a real estate agent and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is average and there's always something going on.
35 upvotes
Hunter Green
following this thread
34 upvotes
Hudson
Moved here from Seattle about 10 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to food scene but Hope this helps!.
28 upvotes
Christian Flores
same here
22 upvotes
Addison Howard
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want outdoor recreation, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
20 upvotes
Serenity Reed
This.
19 upvotes
Jeffrey F.
this is the way
15 upvotes
Joshua Hall
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great seafood places. the quality of life is solid.
14 upvotes
Camila
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
14 upvotes
Genesis C.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Cedar Grove for 3 years. Moved from Seattle for retirement. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is decent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Cedar Grove schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Can feel isolated. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 7/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Cedar Grove for 3 years. Moved from Seattle for retirement. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is decent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Cedar Grove schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Can feel isolated. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 7/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
14 upvotes
Nathan Mitchell
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want community vibe, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
7 upvotes
Gianna Carter
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
6 upvotes
Sophia Richardson
been saying this for years
5 upvotes
Joseph Bennett
honestly same experience here
5 upvotes
Alice
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. outdoor recreation used to be much affordable but now it's improving.
3 upvotes