Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks in advance!
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Benjamin Rogers
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Skylar Kelly
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: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Springfield. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in retail. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Brielle Jimenez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Definitely worth checking out..
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Evan Turner
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Riverside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in government. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Cora T.
I've lived in South for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The walkability scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Ava Cruz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Nashville about 1 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is challenging.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Definitely worth checking out..
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Easton Walker
My experience has been mostly positive. it's exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, Good luck with whatever you decide..
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