Alright, I've been here for 2 years and The median home value here is around $152,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Ruby Peterson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in finance. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Judith T.
Totally agree!
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nolan_vibes
hard disagree but ok
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Adrian Flores
this is the way
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Isaiah Taylor
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a physical therapist, 32, moved here 2 years ago from Austin. I've lived in Sunset and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Chain restaurants dominate
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The cultural scene situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for singles. underrated vibes, walkable.
- North: 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 Austin, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $70K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. 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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