Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $761 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Jacob Bennett
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in The Heights. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in education. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
No regrets on my end..
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Jordan
I'm a chef and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Quinn S.
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great farm-to-table places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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wild_daniel4
This.
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Greyson J.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if food scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Eva Mitchell
I've lived in Lakewood for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Affordable housing options
- The outdoor recreation scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. No regrets on my end..
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Stella Thompson
yep
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Peyton Gonzalez
I've lived in South for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Four distinct seasons
- The traffic scene is solid
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Wyatt
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is dating scene. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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