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Maya R.
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Planning a move to Buffalo — neighborhoods?
Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 276K people.
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Willow Martinez
My experience has been mostly positive. it's been a really good experience overall. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
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Nicholas C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value walkability, you'll love it. The school system is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Highland) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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 walkability, you'll love it. The school system is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Highland) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
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Jaxon R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jacob Walker
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The cultural scene is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Cooper Ross
great question, following
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Julia Peterson
couldn't agree more
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Elijah Cruz
same here
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genesis_mind
Bought a house here in 2016 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Jonathan Wilson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 2 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are pricey, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Good luck with whatever you decide..
I'm a writer who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 2 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are pricey, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jack R.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Portland it's improving.
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John Jimenez
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Uptown area are average. Kids love it here.
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Henry Smith
been saying this for years
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Leo R.
thanks for sharing
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Emma G.
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
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Luca
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Houston about 2 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Affordable housing options
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is excellent.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Houston about 2 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Affordable housing options
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is excellent.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Riley Morgan
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Angel Sanders
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Riverside) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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 dating scene, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Riverside) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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.
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silas_life
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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William M.
couldn't agree more
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Xavier Roberts
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much established but now it's challenging.
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Riley Robinson
glad someone said it
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Jose Rivera
yeah no that's not right
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Sebastian Clark
lol so true
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Sofia Young
nah I disagree
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Emma Peterson
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
- The nightlife scene is average
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Definitely worth checking out..
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
- The nightlife scene is average
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Definitely worth checking out..
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Kinsley M.
great question, following
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Alice Gomez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jace Adams
I've lived in North for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The housing market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The housing market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aurora Morris
wish I knew this sooner
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Kimberly J.
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much reasonable but now it's surprisingly good.
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