Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $86,200, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation?
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Olivia Wright
100%
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Hudson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 15 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jayden Martin
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Jonathan K.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Parker Stewart
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: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Everett Taylor
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say I genuinely enjoy living here. The walkability is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Katherine Johnson
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Maple Ridge area are average. Kids love it here.
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Brooks Allen
preach
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phillymama2025
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Greenfield. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
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