OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $815/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $112,500 on average. It's a a small town city with about 13,306 people. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Jaxon Evans
seconding this
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Roman Y.
Can confirm, been here 1 years.
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Elena Wilson
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much competitive but now it's challenging.
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Ian O.
big facts right here
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dallas_madelyn
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is tough in most areas.
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Jace Stewart
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Italian places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Audrey Brown
wish I knew this sooner
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Kennedy Roberts
it depends on the neighborhood
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Allison W.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in South for 15 years. Moved from Portland for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2022 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
construction is strong here. hospitality is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. South schools are hit or miss. 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. Not very walkable outside downtown. Property taxes are high. And safety can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 8/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Riley
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Jameson Torres
My experience has been mostly positive. it's exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I'd watch out for is cultural scene. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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