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Alexa F. moving

Moving from Portland to Calhoun next month

OK so Median household income is $51,439, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $240,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $240,700 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Clara Phillips
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.

I've been here 2 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is tough.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Hope this helps!.
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Brielle
I work in government here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is solid. Hope this helps!.
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Aria A.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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James Campbell
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in The Heights. It's challenging for what you get.

Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in construction you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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