I'm a 52-year-old physical therapist and Homes are going for about $115,800 on average. Median household income is $55,274, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.
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Everly
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 2 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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david_native
this is the way
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Julian Ward
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Paisley R.
underrated comment
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Addison Walker
not my experience at all
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Joshua C.
Came here for retirement and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The cultural scene is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Benjamin Cook
accurate
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Liam
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Springfield. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
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