Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,929 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Mackenzie James
I'm a sales manager and I've found I love the pace of life here. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Landon
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Mediterranean places. the quality of life is solid.
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Robert C.
exactly what I was thinking
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denvernative2023
lol so true
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Alice
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in South. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Caroline Hall
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a sales manager, 32, moved here 7 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Riverside and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Can feel isolated
3. The safety situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for young professionals. average vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Tampa, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $100K-$70K 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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